2001 North Korea Nuclear and Missile
Proliferation News
- Despite frosty relations, S. Korea has increased aid to the North, Stars and Stripes, 10 July 2001 -- Aid to North Korea increased dramatically this year, even though there has been little official contact between the two Koreas.
- Powell might meet N. Korean official as part of Asia-Pacific tour, Stars and Stripes, 09 July 2001 -- Secretary of State Colin Powell will embark July 22 on a visit to five Asian nations that could include the first meeting of top U.S. and North Korean officials since the Bush administration took office in January.
- State Department Noon Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 19 June 2001 -- Could you kindly comment on the North Korean statement on Sunday? Basically, they rejected the idea to talk on the conventional forces.
- State Department Noon Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 18 June 2001 -- What, if anything, do you guys make of the latest blast of invective from the North Koreans on refusing to - I thought the Secretary said there were no conditions for these talks, but the North Koreans seem to have misunderstood that and believe that there are, and they don't want to talk about conventional forces, saying that --
- State Department Noon Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 14 June 2001 -- And I couldn't help but noticing the description of Deputy Secretary Armitage's meeting with the Colombian Foreign Minister as constructive and upbeat, and comparing that with the words last night with the North Korean meeting, which were, I believe, businesslike and useful.
- State Department Noon Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 08 June 2001 -- Richard, have you heard from the North Koreans?
- State Department Noon Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 06 June 2001 -- Given that this week, there were rumblings from Pyongyang regarding their ban on missile testing, it now has come out that they are considering, I guess - unilaterally taking actions that I guess would violate the Joint Framework Agreement from 1994, citing their acute energy needs. Can you say anything from your podium to reassure the North Koreans that we are going to talk to them or anything?
- State Department Noon Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 05 June 2001 -- North Korea questions. There is a Washington Post article saying North Korea high officials (inaudible) mentioned, North Korea may not stick to the moratorium for the missile testing on this - this Administration hasn't really changed the attitude for North Korea. So I was wondering if you have any comment on this article? And number two is wondering you can say anything about timeline of the policy about North Korea.
- State Department Noon Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 05 June 2001 -- Have you seen reports of drought in North Korea, and is there any consideration being given to resuming food aid to North Korea?
- Briefing on Policy Toward North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 29 May 2001 -- James Kelly, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Press Briefing Following the Trilateral Coordination and Oversight Group (TCOG) Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Joint Statement on North Korea Joint Press Statement, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 26 May 2001 -- "The three delegations reviewed the situation on the Korean Peninsula and the status of their bilateral relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. They expressed their strong continued support for the Republic of Korea's policy of reconciliation and cooperation with North Korea and President Kim's leading role in resolving inter-Korean issues."
- State Department Noon Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 24 May 2001 -- There was a story in the Korean press that the US is going to present to the countries of Japan and South Korea who they will meet with - the US will meet with tomorrow and this weekend - the possibility of changing the Agreed Framework, you know, that the US and North Korea --
- State Department Noon Briefing - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 16 May 2001 -- Q: North Korea? The North Koreans have again threatened to pull out of the Agreed Framework, and I'm just wondering if you guys take this threat seriously or is this just them whining and yelping and trying to get a little bit of attention?
- North Korea threatens U.S., South over missile defense plan, By Jim Lea, Stars and Stripes, 15 May 2001 -- North Korean officials said they would "extinguish the [U.S.] aggressors" if the United States deploys Aegis destroyers to the Sea of Japan as part of President Bush's proposed national missile defense plan.
- North Korea: U.S. Missile Sale To South Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 14 May 2001 -- QUESTION: Comment on N. Korean complaints about S. Korea's plans to procure M-41 missile launchers (which it charges could form part of a missile defense system).
- Armitage, welcomed in Seoul, talks of finishing North Korea policy review, By Jim Lea, Stars and Stripes, 12 May 2001 -- South Korean officials welcomed comments from a visiting U.S. official that Washington's review of policy on North Korea would be wrapped up soon, but remained non-committal on President Bush's plan to build a national missile defense system.
- U.S. is urged to finish policy review, resume talks with N. Korea, By Jim Lea, Stars and Stripes, 11 May 2001 -- South Korean President Kim Dae-jung on Wednesday urged the United States to complete its review of policy toward North Korea and resume talks with the Stalinist state.
- Armitage travels to Seoul to discuss missile defense, policy on N. Korea, By Jim Lea, Stars and Stripes, 10 May 2001 -- Deputy U.S. Secretary of State Richard Armitage was to arrive in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss the proposed National Missile Defense system and Washington's review of policy toward North Korea.
- Korea Weapons, Voice of America, 04 May 2001 -- South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung says North Korea's decision to put off ballistic missile tests for two years may improve the tense relations between Pyongyang and Washington.
- State Department Noon Briefing - DPRK Missile Program, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 04 May 2001 -- Q:Could I ask you about Mr. Solana's statement today, but really more directly what the US thinks the situation is so far as North Korea and exports of missile technology? Are they under constraints; are they self-imposed; and, of course, are they verifiable? He raised concerns today.
- White House Daily Briefing - DPRK Missile Testing, The White House, Office of the Secretary, 04 May 2001 -- Q: Ari, on the North Korea missile test hold, anything today on that? North Korea is extending its missile test ban --
- US-North Korea Moratorium, Voice of America, 03 May 2001 -- The Bush Administration is waiting to hear more about a visit to North Korea by a European Union delegation - in particular details about Pyongyang's reported intention to extend its moratorium on missile tests.
- North Korea / E-U, Voice of America, 03 May 2001 -- The head of the European Union says North Korea will continue its moratorium on missile testing.
- White House Daily Briefing - DPRK Missile Program, The White House, Office of the Secretary, 03 May 2001 -- Q: Ari, anything on the news out of North Korea, the possible suspension of missile testing?
- State Department Noon Briefing - DPRK Missile Program, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 02 May 2001 -- Q: North Korea? They issued a very belligerent statement yesterday, and they were talking about launching one of their missiles at us if we don't behave properly. And also, on a related issue, I believe the Europeans are meeting today with the North Koreans.
- State Department Noon Briefing - EU Visit to DPRK, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 30 April 2001 -- Q: Members of the EU are taking a delegation to North Korea this week, I believe, to encourage them to keep going on a dialogue with the United States, saying that a lot of Europeans are saying - and the North Koreans as well are saying - that Pyongyang was offended by the US kind of walking back from its desire for missile talks with the United States.
- U.S., S. Korean officials: No difference in assessment of N. Korean threat, Stars and Stripes, 28 April 2001 -- There is no difference between U.S. and South Korean assessments of the North Korean military threat, officials announced Thursday.
- North Korea / U-S, Voice of America, 25 April 2001 -- North Korea has warned Washington's tougher policy towards Pyongyang could heighten tensions on the divided Korean Peninsula.
- On the Line - North Korea, Voice of America, 21 April 2001 -- A conversation with Robert Manning, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Gary Milhollin, director of the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control, and Henry Sokolski, director of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center.
- DPR of Korea: despite political improvements, relief aid still critical, UN says, UN News, 12 April 2001 -- Recent improvements in the political climate of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have not yet had a significant impact on the country's humanitarian situation, which is still critical following a prolonged period of economic decline and a series of natural disasters, the United Nations said today.
- Despite Progress, North Korea Poses Major Threat , American Forces Press Service, 03 April 2001 -- It's an "exciting" time to be on the Korean Peninsula. "Things are changing at a rapid pace," Army Gen. Thomas A. Schwartz recently told Congress members here.
- E-U / N. Korea, Voice of America, 01 April 2001 -- The European Commission the executive arm of the European Union says it is taking the first steps toward establishing full-fledged diplomatic relations with North Korea.
- South Korea's Hopes For North/South Accord Dimmed, But Not Dashed , Foreign Media Reaction Reports, 27 March 2001 -- Foreign media commentary on developments in talks between North and South Korea.
- Koreas U-S, Voice of America, 14 March 2001 -- Pyongyang has denounced the United States for taking a hostile attitude towards North Korea.
- U.S. Will Renew Dialogue With North Korea in Future , American Forces Press Service, 08 March 2001 -- The United States will renew its dialogue with North Korea sometime in the future, President Bush said following a meeting with South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung.
- Bush Korea, Voice of America, 07 March 2001 -- President Bush says he supports South Korea's policy of rapprochement with North Korea.
- Korea Defector - US L-only, Voice of America, 05 March 2001 -- South Korea's intelligence agency says a leading North Korean defector has agreed to testify before a US Senate hearing.
- State Department Noon Briefing - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 05 March 2001 -- Q: Do you anything on last Friday's contact with North Korean delegation here?
- State Department Noon Briefing - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 02 March 2001 -- Q: On North Korea, can you update me on where things stand with the Framework Agreement? There are some lawmakers, I guess with the occasion of a new Administration, who are kind of renewing their expressions of concerns about the Framework Agreement. And I wonder whether the Bush Administration policy is to simply continue with it and carry it out in due course, or whether it is being reviewed, one of the things that's being reviewed or examined?
- U-S/S. Korea/N. Korea, Voice of America, 28 February 2001 -- When South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung visits the White House next week (March 7), he is expected to caution President Bush against turning up the pressure on North Korea.
- North Korea / Missile, Voice of America, 22 February 2001 -- North Korea has threatened to resume missile tests to protest what it describes as hard-line stance of the Bush Administration.
- State Department Noon Briefing - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 22 February 2001 -- Q: North Korea? Have you seen the official commentary, you know, suggesting unhappiness with the supposed hard-line team now in Washington and raising the possibility of suspending the moratorium on tests?
- North Korea puts exchange of transportation agreement on hold , By Jim Lea, Stars and Stripes, 14 February 2001 -- Pyongyang, apparently still piqued over being named South Korea's "main enemy" in a Defense White Paper, has told Seoul it will delay the exchange of an agreement on construction of rail and highway links between the two Koreas.
- State Department Noon Briefing - North Korean Missile Proliferfation, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 12 February 2001 -- Q: ...Are we still pursuing negotiations with North Korea regarding their missile proliferation?
- North/South Korea-Power, Voice of America, 10 February 2001 -- Talks between North and South Korea aimed at easing the North's chronic energy shortages, have ended without agreement.
- Koreas Talks, Voice of America, 08 February 2001 -- Military officials from North and South Korea have reached agreement on guidelines for reconnecting land links severed for half a century.
- North Korean Economy, Voice of America, 07 February 2001 -- North Korea appears to be preparing for a move toward economic reforms and greater openness.
- State Department Noon Briefing - North/South Korean Relations, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 07 February 2001 -- "Secretary of State Powell and Republic of Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Lee Joung-binn today had a long conversation in which they reaffirmed the fundamental importance of the political, economic and security partnership between the United States and South Korea. This partnership has worked to promote democracy and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula for over five decades."
- Russia Korea, Voice of America, 04 February 2001 -- South Korea's main news agency reports that North Korean leader Kim Chong-Il will travel to Russia in April for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
- Koreas Talks, Voice of America, 29 January 2001 -- Red Cross officials from North and South Korea have agreed to hold a third set of family reunions in late February.
- New administration prompts speculation about U.S. policy toward N. Korea, Stars and Stripes, 23 January 2001 -- Now the big question in Seoul is: Will the new, more conservative administration toughen U.S. policy toward North Korea?
- State Department Regular Briefing - South Korean Missiles, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 18 January 2001 -- Q: Anything to say about South Korea's announcement of a more robust missile program?
- Kim Dae Jung / North Korea, Voice of America, 17 January 2001 -- South Korean President Kim Dae-jung says communist North Korea appears to be aspiring to major changes and may take a cue from Chinese market reforms.
- South Korea / Missiles, Voice of America, 17 January 2001 -- South Korea says it will soon build and deploy missiles that can reach most of North Korea.
- State Dept. Jan. 17 on S. Korea's New Missile Guidelines, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 17 January 2001 -- The Republic of Korea (ROK) has adopted guidelines under which it will be able to possess missiles capable of delivering a payload of at least 500 kilograms to a range of at least 300 kilometers, the State Department said in a statement released January 17.
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