Peninsula Relations July 2002

PENINSULA RELATIONS

July 2002

Korea: North Is Right, But...
[Border] [Spin]
Intelligence Blunder Haunts Military
[Border] [SK military]
Withdrawal of "Northern Limit Line" urged
[NLL]
13 N.K. sailors believed dead
[Border]
Seoul wants talks to start this week
North reports of South's purchase of next-generation Aegis
[Armaments]
Peace Forum to present plan for peninsula
[Peace efforts]
Seoul to agree to working-level talks with Pyeongyang
South Korea agrees to resume talks
[Peace efforts]
Diplomacy in Full Swing to Achieve S-N Détente
[border] [Peace efforts] [Friction]
Lee Cautions Against Political Use of S-N Relations
[Partisan]
North Korea's Brinkmanship Diplomacy and Selective Dialogue
[Hostility] {Jang Sung-min}
Salvage work for sunken ship to begin this week
[Border]
N. Korea declares sea border void
[NLL]
GNP candidate Lee takes aim at N. Korea's 'apology'
[Partisan]
Money-for-influence crimes spiral in final stage of Kim administration
[kimdj] [Corruption]
North's peace gesture
[Peace efforts]
Pyeongyang's new attitude
[Economic reform] [Peace efforts]
Pyongyang Encourages Sea Battle Units
[Border]
Too Quick To Accept NK Apology
[Border] [Belligerence]
S. Korea to Relay to NK's Offer for Talks Today
[Peace efforts]
NK's Show of Regret Inadequate: GNP
[Border] [Belligerence]
Dialogue Is Pyongyang's Sole Option / Time for Gov't, Industry to Cooperate
[Belligerence] [Border]
Aide: North told us of punishment
[border] [Peace efforts]
Working contact for ministerial talks proposed to south side
[Border] [Peace efforts]
Unabated campaign for legalization of Hanchongryon
[National Security Law]
Kim stresses importance of relations with Pyeongyang
[Border] [Continuities]
North maintaining combat posture on west coast
[Border]
A policy mangled beyond repair? {Park Bo-gyun}
[Border] [Sunshine policy] [Kimdj]
Real signs of détente
[Border] [Peace efforts] [SK aid]
Government Delays Response to Pyongyang
[Border] [Peace efforts]
Does President Kim Have Some Weakness towards the North?
[Kimdj] [Sunshine policy] [Belligerence]
NK Regrets Deadly Skirmish, Proposes Hi-Level Talks
[border] [Peace efforts]
Raising `Sunken Sunshine'
[Sunshine policy] [Continuities]
Minister stresses tight defense posture against North
[Role of SK military]
Korea, U.S. to activate crisis management system for next week's salvage operation in West Sea
[border] [US military dominance]
North Korea offers to resume dialogue with South
[Peace efforts]
GNP opposes Aug.15 S-N event
[Belligerence]
North 'regrets' battle, seeks talks
[Border] [Peace efforts]
Parties divided on Pyeongyang proposal for cabinet talks
North warns of new naval clash unless border is changed
[border] [NLL]
Real signs of détente
[Peace efforts]
Pyongyang Regrets 'Accidental' Sea Clash
[border] [Peace efforts]
That Was An Apology?
[border] [Belligerence]
Unification-oriented Civic Groups Welcome N.K. Proposal
[Border]
GNP Dismisses North Korea's Regret at Sea Skirmish as Unacceptable
[Belligerence]
Parties Respond Differently to N. Korea's Proposal
N.K. Wants Reopening of Dialogue, Says Priest after Visit
[Peace efforts] [religion]
North Korea Regrets the West Sea Armed Conflict
[Border] [peace efforts]
Future S-N talks to concentrate on tension-easing steps: minister
[border] [Peace efforts]
Doves Prevail in North Korea
[border] [Peace efforts]
N Korea 'regrets' deadly naval clash
[border] [Peace efforts]
North Korea's message of 'regret
[border] [Peace efforts]
Escape from hunger, fear in N. Korea
[Refugee reception]
South Korea only venue for 2nd inter-Korean summit: ministry
Lee Hit over Grand Daughter's US Birth
[Corruption] [Pro-Americanism]
MDP Chairman Hahn refutes Roh's criticism of 'sunshine policy'
[Roh Moo-hyun] [Sunshine policy]
Seoul positive, but cautious on joint Liberation Day fete
[Joint Korean]
South Korean Red Cross to propose more family reunion visits to North Korea -AP
[Divided families]
S. Korea's feat in World Cup is achievement of all Koreans, N. Korean commentator says
[Motherland] [Opening]
Inter-Korean agreement adopted
[Joint Korean]
N.K. Drug-trafficking ring confirmed for the first time
[Drugs]
Dancer Choi Seung-hee next to marathon gold medallist Sohn Ki-jung of Berlin Olympics. Reports say Choi was "eliminated" after following her husband to North Korea in 1967
[photo]
Where does Roh stand?
[Roh Moo-hyun] [Sunshine policy]
KFA Chairman Offers to Discuss S-N Soccer Exchanges with North
[Joint Korean] [Chung Mong-joon]
Pyongyang Joins Seoul's Efforts to Effect Sea Name Change
[Joint Korean] [Motherland]
Government Says 2nd Inter-Korean Summit Should Be Held in Seoul
GNP Calls for Cancellation of Inter-Korean Liberation Day Event
[Belligerence]
Sunshine Policy Has Limitations: Roh Moo-hyun
[Sunshine policy] [Roh Moo-hyun] [Corruption]
Army Accepts N. Korean Defector
For the first time, Roh sees cloud over 'sunshine policy'
[Sunshine policy] [Roh Moo-hyun] [border]
Women make up more than half of newly arriving N.K. defectors
Seoul willing to pay N.K.'s way to Busan Asian Games
[Joint Korean]
North Korea agrees to joint civilian celebration in Seoul -AP
[Joint Korean]
100 North Koreans to visit Seoul for holiday
[Joint Korean]
Civic group members return home empty handed
Roh says sunshine policy reached its limit
[Sunshine policy] [border]
Korean War 'Abductees' Face South Even in Death
[Motherland]
Overview of Intra-Korean Exchanges & Cooperation for May 2002
[Documentation]
Satellite Confirms NK Dam Expansion
Group denies involvement in defectors escaping to China
[refugee encouragement]
More female defectors arriving in South
Don't rejoice on this news
[Economic reform] [Hostility]
A Trip to Dorasan: "Where Reality Meets Hope"
North lashed out at South 132 times
DJ urges North to take responsibility for naval clash
[Role of SK military][Sunshine policy]
North Koreans sorry about naval clash, agriculture expert says
[Kim Soon-kwon] [Continuities][SK aid]
Live fire near salvage area
[border] [NLL]
S. Korea Allows N. Korea Travel -AP
[continuities]
Work to continue on Peace Dam
Unification festival studied for August
[Joint Korean]
South Korea says no evidence Kim Jong-Il gave order for sea clash
[border]
Kim Skeptical About NK Leader
[Kimdj]
North agrees to weekend meeting for August 15 Festival
[Continuities] [Peace efforts]
Limit line is on solid foundation
[NLL] {Lyou Byung-hwa}
Western diplomats cynical toward N.K
Defense Chief Stresses Clear Response to Attacks
[continuities]
Gov't Seeking Dialogue with N.K. Via Diplomatic Efforts
South Korean Journalists to Hold Seminar at Mt. Kumgang
[Peace efforts]
North Korea dialogue moves forward
[continuities]
N. Korean defectors earn 36 percent of average South Korean wage: survey
[Refugee reception]
Defectors from North Find South No Haven
[Refugee reception]
Controversies rise over new cabinet
[Corruption]
Police arrest suppliers of drugs believed to be from North Korea
[Drugs] [Motherland]
Hanawon functions as second cradle for North Korean defectors in South
[Refugee reception]
Renewed debate on security law
[National Security Law]
Sunshine Policy Is Most Realistic: Amb. Yang
[continuities]
573 North Koreans Defect to South This Year
Ministry Eyes Setting Total Allowable Catch for Yeonpyeong Crab
[non official]
Correction of distorted history demanded
[Korean war events]
Fierce battle fought during last Korean War
[Korean War events]
Seven South Korean Cabinet members replaced following deadly naval clash with North Korea -AP
[border]
Civic groups urge reconcilation and cooperation
[continuities][Peace efforts]
Press release of KPA navy command
North should act more responsibly
[media] [non official]
No sunshine on a one-way street
[non official] [role of SK military]
Kim's Peace Effort Drifting
Amateur Pilot Waits for `Reunification' Flight
[Peace efforts]
Rival Parties at Odds Over Sunshine Policy
[partisan]
West Sea Calm But Still Hurt
High waves in West Sea
N.K. claims South Korean vessels crossed boundary again
[border]
Defector says attack prompted by fear of collapse in North
[Hwang Jang-yop]
Job company to help out defectors
[refugee reception]
Anniversary of July 4 Joint Statement commemorated in S. Korea
[Peace efforts]
Withdrawal of "northern limit line" called for
[NLL]
Defense Ministry calls for raising budget to 3% of GDP
[Role of SK military]
Truth group advises revising security act
[National Security Law]
North demands prior notice for salvaging vessel; South dismisses it
[NLL]
NLL issue returns to the fore
[NLL]
Labor unrest alarms Korean business leaders
Radio Analysis Centers on Kim Jong-il's Involvement
[SK military role]
Intelligence System Failure Leads to Navy's Debacle
Command of KPA navy makes public press release
[border]
Official ties will freeze, civic contact will continue
[continuities]
Security crisis should be resolved through dialogue
[continuities] [KEDO]
North demands prior notice for salvaging vessel
[border] [non official]
Defector doctor lives dream
[Kim Il Sung]
Seoul denies infiltrating North Korean waters
[border]
Military says it misjudged N.K. naval threat
Weapons useless without the will
[hostility]
Shells shattered credibility
Cover up Suspected on NK Incursions
[NLL][non official]
Defense Ministry Says NK Attack Was Premeditated
[official] [Role of SK military]
Seoul says provocation was planned
Seoul to open 2d defector retraining facility
[refugee reception]
Politics, or a real dam threat?
Sea incident was presaged, officials say
North says South Korean warships violated maritime border
[border]
Sunshine policy is no end in itself
Cockeyed optimism hurts Seoul
[friction] [misinterpretation]
Death warrants no action?
Most People Blame NK for West Sea Clash
[SK attitude NK] [border]
KFA Considers Inviting NK Leader to Football Match
[continuities]
Gyeonggi Province Seeking DMZ Quarantine with North Korea
[continuities]
A Lame Report
North Korea says it will seek dialogue with the South and honour agreements
[continuities]
Inter-Korean Exchanges Will continue
[continuities]
Question of Kim Jong-il's Involvement Unanswered
[border] [misinterpretation]
Seoul says provocation was planned
[border] [misinterpretation]
Families arranging independent reunions
[Divided families]
Father, son experienced sea battles with North
Cabinet changes said coming over naval gun battle
Basic law changes again roil the waters
Military says 1st strike allowed
Traitors' provocative remarks under fire
[border]
Navy's Response to NK Attack 'Too Slow' : JCS
Pyongyang Keeps Touting Peace
[continuities][Peace efforts]
Football Players to Receive Equal Amounts of Bonuses
MDP Urges Defense Minister to Step Down Over Naval Clash
Worrisome Split in National Opinion
[non official]
Initial probe finds Navy late in responding to N.K. attack
MDP holds defense minister responsible for clash at sea
Anniversary of July 4 Joint Statement observed
[Peace efforts]
Naval commander waited too long, investigators say
Suspicions loom over fishing boats near sea border
[non official] [border]
Veterans protest North's provocation
Minstry Denies Fishing Boat Started Clash
[non official]
Civic Group Issues Statement of Support for Sunshine Policy
[continuities][Peace efforts]
Lure of More Fish Driving Fishermen Come Close to Sea Border
[non official]
NK Stresses Need for Inter-Korean Dialogue
[continuities]
NK Missiles Hobble ROK Firepower
Partisan Bickering Over Naval Clash Escalates
[non official] [hostility]
National Security Wilts Under 'Sunshine'
[hostility]
Veterans protest N.K.'s sea provocation
North Blames South for Mil. Provocation on West Sea
Grand National Festival For Reunification Of Korea Held
[joint Korean]
N.K. readied anti-ship missiles during naval exchange of fire
Pyongyang stresses dialogue following skirmish on West Sea
[continuities]
Rational approach to conflict
[non-official] [hostility]
North Korea says it will seek dialogue with the South, yet blasts Seoul and Washington -AP
Naval commander waited too long, investigators say
Sons, ideology, and an old man
[political prisoners]
Suspicions loom over fishing boats near sea border
[non-official]
Roh acts to distance himself from president and scandal
[corruption]
What is the North up to?
Scrap 'sunshine'? Then what?
[misinterpretations]
Keep the big stick close at hand
A desperate plan
Sowing discord here
[non official]
Do not waffle on provocative acts
[border]
North Korean Military Ready for Action in the West Sea Clash
Defense Ministry snubs parties' investigation
[border] [non official]
GNP to submit no-confidence motion on defense minister
[border]
Lee, party call for strong retaliation
[border]
Fishing activities near NLL queried
[border] [non official]
Missile threat kept support at bay
[border]
Talk of North Korean provocation called a lie
[border] [non official]
North's committee calls for peace
[continuities]
News Roundup (of foreign press)
[border] [misinterpretation]
North ties are at crossroads
Minstry Denies Fishing Boat Started Clash
[border] [non official]
Lure of More Fish Driving Fishermen Come Close to Sea Border
[border] [non official]
Violation of Fishing Line By S. K. Fishermen Increasing Every Year
North Korea moves to ease tensions
The Truth About the West Sea Battle
[non official]
The West Sea Battle - II
[non official]
Equal Distribution of World Cup Bonuses `Communism': KFA
Accidental or Premeditated? Naval Clash Divides the Nation
[border]
Many Experts Back Sunshine Policy
[continuities]
Kim Dances `Sunshine' Tango Alone
President condemns N.K.'s provocation
Military issues new guidelines on naval engagement
N.K. policy needs reviewing
Navy dismisses reports that fishing boats crossed line
[border] [non official]
North agrees to talk about joint festival
Lee, party call for strong retaliation
Ri Hoe Chang's anti-north jargon blasted
Military criticized over navy response
Fishing boats remain idle
Rice aid to North to be held up
[border]
President Kim vows punishment if North attacks again
[border]
Seoul says it will maintain spirit of sunshine policy
[continuities]
South Korean military to allow more aggressive response
President's weak response
[border]
South Korean Navy searches N.K. fishing boats
Korean `Holocaust'
Kim's 'sunshine policy' under attack
South Korean Navy searches N.K. fishing boats
[border]
Designation of joint fishing area suggested to prevent military clashes in West Sea
[border]
The same old North Korea
Politicians exchange fire over naval battle
[border]
Navy effectiveness questioned
[border]
Chung gains ground on major party candidates, but Lee is still far ahead
North insists on upholding joint declaration
Engagement rules for sea skirmishes to be amended
[border] [US military dominance]
4 sailors mourned at funeral
S. Korea: We Want Peace With North -AP
[border]
Sunshine casts a shadow
[border]
Dead sailors, Northern lies
[border]
Get tough with North
[border]
Pledges and the law
[Indoctrination]
Four Killed as North and South Korean Navy Vessels Trade Fire
[border]
Koreas Trade Charges Over Naval Clash
[border]
Navy Steps to Salvage Sunk Vessel
[border]
NK Commends Seoul's World Cup Achievements
30 NK Sailors Dead or Wounded in Clash
[border]
Kim on Diplomatic Mission to Keep Sunshine Alive
[border]
Private-level inter-Korean exchange to continue despite naval clash
[border]
'Seoul hopes U.S.-N.K. talks will resume despite sea battle'
[border]
North's imprudent offense
[border]
Seoul to keep links open despite weekend gunfire
[border]
Rules of engagement to change
[border]
N. Korea Launches Propaganda Attack -AP
[border]
S. Korean military to blame for armed clash in West Sea
[border]
Letter to chairman of S. Korean Football Association
[motherland]
[world cup 1966]
North Korea congratulates Seoul on its World Cup success
[motherland]
[world cup 1966]
Reactions to naval clash focus on concern about North-South dialogue
[border]
S-N Korean Navy Ships Trade Fire; 4 Killed, One Missing
[border]
South Korea Vows to Decisively Deal With NK Attacks
[border]
NK's Cannonade Sinks Sunshine Policy
[border]
Vessels Banned Off Yonpyong Island
[border] [kumgangsan]
Academic Peace Confab to Be held (Kyung Hee University)
Koreas Blame Each Other in Navy Clash -AP
[border]

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