Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)


June 2003 South Korea Special Weapons News



  • Overview of Intra-Korean Exchanges & Cooperation for Jun 2003 ROK Ministry of Unification
  • Korean Unification Bulletin ( No.56 Jun, 2003) ROK Ministry of Unification
  • Lt. Gen. Campbell outlines role of U.S. military in Korea US 8th Army Release MS WORD DOC 30 Jun 2003-- In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the ROK/U.S. alliance, the ROK Military History of Compilation Institute and the United Nations Command History Office conducted a seminar Thursday on the history of the Korean War.
  • ROK, US Agree on Fast-Track Force Realignment ROK Ministry of National Defense 30 Jun 2003 -- The Republic of Korea and the United States agreed Friday to start relocating the U.S. military’s main Yongsan Garrison out of Seoul as soon as possible and to consolidate frontline U.S. troops of the 2nd Infantry Division.
  • Koreas Push for Family Reunions for 500 Korea-net 30 Jun 2003 -- Red Cross officials from South and North Korea on Sunday agreed in principle to expand the next round of family reunions to benefit 400-500 persons from each side, and to stage them simultaneously in Seoul and Pyongyang in September.
  • Separated Families Reunite at Mt. Geumgang Korea-net 30 Jun 2003 -- A group of South Koreans met their North Korean relatives here in a mountain resort on Friday (June 27), bridging more than half a century of separation.
  • 7th reunion of separated families and relatives KCNA 30 Jun 2003 -- The 7th reunion of separated families and relatives from the north and south began at Mt. Kumgang resort.
  • SOUTH KOREA STRIKE VOA 30 Jun 2003 -- Striking railway workers in South Korea face threats of arrest and being fired if they remain off their jobs. The three-day protest, which has disrupted train services, was sparked by government plans to privatize the railway system.
  • KOREA / NUCLEAR VOA 30 Jun 2003 -- The future of an international project to build two safe nuclear energy reactors in North Korea looks increasingly uncertain amid a stand-off over that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. Charles Kartman, the head of KEDO, the U-S led group sponsoring the project, met with South Korean officials Monday to discuss whether to proceed.
  • International Nuclear Reactor Project for North Korea Looking Increasingly Uncertain VOA News 30 Jun 2003 -- The future of an international project to build two safe nuclear energy reactors in North Korea looks increasingly uncertain amid a stand-off over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. Charles Kartman, the head of KEDO, the U.S. led group sponsoring the project, met with South Korean officials Monday to discuss whether to proceed. Charles Kartman, executive director of the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization or KEDO, met with South Korean Foreign Minister Yoon Young-kwan in Seoul Monday. The two men discussed the fate of a five-billion dollar project to build two light-water nuclear reactors in North Korea. Details of their meeting were not disclosed.
  • Organization against pro-U.S. forces inaugurated in S. Korea KCNA 28 Jun 2003 -- The South Korean Federation of University Student Councils on June 23 released a special resolution on inaugurating the "headquarters of the movement for eliminating pro-U.S. stooges and anti-reunification forces".
  • Anti-U.S. rallies in different parts of Korea KCNA 28 Jun 2003 -- Mass rallies took place in South Phyongan Province, North Hwanghae Province and Kangwon Province on June 26 on the occasion of June 25, the Day of Anti-U.S. Imperialist Struggle.
  • U.S. and Republic of Korea Hold Defense Ministerial 27 Jun 2003 -- The following is the text of a joint statement issued in Washington today by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Cho Yung Kil
  • GNP's moves to cook up "law on special inspection" flailed KCNA 27 Jun 2003 -- The South Korean Grand National Party, complaining about the authorities' decision on concluding the investigation into the "special inspection of remittance to the north," is now having a confab to cook up a new "law on special inspection" and submit it to the "National Assembly" in a bid to extend the period of investigation on the basis of the report presented without the approval of the authorities.
  • Korea: Armistice Offers Important Lessons, 50 Years Later RFE/L 27 Jun 2003 -- The first "hot" war of the Cold War -- known variously as the Korean War, the Korean conflict, and a UN "police action" -- ended 50 years ago today in the Korean border hamlet of Panmunjom, leaving embers that still smolder. The armistice signed there on 27 June 1953 left South Korean and North Korean forces glowering at each other across the 38th parallel, where they remain, along with 37,000 U.S. troops.
  • Government Approves Fund for Grain Assistance to North Korea Korea-net 27 Jun 2003 -- The Ministry of Unification reported on Saturday (June 21) that the government's Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Promotion Council approved the use of the inter-Korean cooperation fund for the provision of grain to North Korea.
  • S-N Family Reunions to Start Friday Korea-net 27 Jun 2003 -- The seventh round of inter-Korean family reunions will take place Friday (June 27) here.
  • U.N. Sanctions Group Calls for Vigilance Against al-Qaeda Network Washington File 26 Jun 2003 -- Reporting a number of marked successes in the fight against the al-Qaeda network in the past months, members of the Security Council's Committee on al-Qaeda Sanctions nevertheless warned June 26 that the terrorist organization and its associated groups "still pose a significant threat to international peace and security."
  • Seoul Hopes KEDO Project to Continue Korea-net 25 Jun 2003 -- Despite the growing international pressure on North Korea over its suspected nuclear weapons program, South Korea wants to continue the Korean Peninsula Energy Development (KEDO) Project for the construction of two light water reactors in the North.
  • KOREAN WAR ANNIVERSARY VOA 25 Jun 2003 -- Wednesday marks the 53rd anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
  • SOKOR SUMMIT SCANDAL VOA 25 Jun 2003 -- An independent counsel says former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung's government gave North Korea 100 million dollars to participate in a historic inter-Korean summit. Two former cabinet members were indicted Wednesday for their role in the scandal.
  • South Korea Paid North $100M to Agree to 2000 Summit VOA News 25 Jun 2003 -- An independent counsel says former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung's government gave North Korea $100 million to participate in a historic inter-Korean summit in June 2000. Two former cabinet members were indicted Wednesday for their role in the scandal.
  • Seoul Expects NK to Attend Multilateral Dialogue Korea-net 24 Jun 2003 -- Unification Minister Jeong Se-hyun predicted on Monday (June 23) that Pyongyang will take part in multilateral talks if it obtains a security guarantee and assurances of economic assistance.
  • Repatriation for North Korean People's Army soldier US Forces Korea Release 23 Jun 2003-- The United Nations Command will return the remains of one North Korean soldier to representatives of the North Korean People's Army at Panmunjom at 11 a.m., June 24. The deceased was found June 17 on the Eastern Bank of the Imjin River.
  • U.S. Marines depart Pohang in High Speed Vessel US Forces Korea Release 24 Jun 2003-- More than 500 U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force departed today for their base in Okinawa, Japan, and will make the transit in less than 24 hours using the High Speed Vessel after concluding the Korean Incremental Training Program with 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division in training areas north of the Han River.
  • KOREAS SUMMIT KOREAS VOA 23 Jun 2003 -- South Korea's president has refused to extend an investigation into allegations the previous administration was involved in bribing North Korea to arrange a historic summit.
  • Seoul Calls for Prudence in UNSC Statement Korea-net 23 Jun 2003 -- South Korea Saturday called on the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC), including the United States, to be cautious in the timing of a UNSC presidential statement on North Korea's nuclear arms program.
  • Seoul Earmarks $110 Mil. for Aid to N. Korea Korea-net 23 Jun 2003 -- South Korea decided Saturday (June 21) to use 167.6 billion won (US$140 million) from the Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund to provide rice aid to impoverished North Korea.
  • Some Ambassadors Wear Uniforms Marine Corps News 23 Jun 2003-- They traveled thousands of miles to get here. They are the best 676 volunteers hand picked for the job. They are veterans of peacekeeping operations from Russia to the Western Sahara. Commonly known by the coalition forces as the "Rocks," they are the soldiers, sailors, and airmen of the Republic of Korea.
  • Joint Training Improves Combat Skills For U.S., ROK Soldiers 8th Army Release [MS WORD DOC] 23 Jun 2003-- Despite the ongoing threat of terrorism around the world, military police soldiers serving on the Korean peninsula continue to prove that they are fit and ready to fight tonight as they sharpen their combat skills while conducting a great demonstration of their war-fighting capabilities alongside their Republic of Korea, or ROK counterparts.
  • NK Will Accept Multilateral Dialogue: FM Korea-net 21 Jun 2003 -- Foreign Minister Yoon Young-kwan said on Friday (June 20) that he is upbeat about the prospects of North Korea willing to agree to participate in multilateral dialogue aimed at defusing tension over its nuclear weapons program.
  • S-N Military Communication Line to Be Set Up Korea-net 21 Jun 2003 -- Military officials from South and North Korea met Friday (June 20) to discuss opening a hotline to facilitate communication for construction work to reconnect a cross-border railway in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the east coast, the Ministry of National Defense said.
  • Gov't Pushes for Multilateral Security Forum Korea-net 20 Jun 2003 -- A presidential advisory panel on Thursday (June 19) proposed the creation of a multilateral security consultation forum in Northeast Asia to discuss pending security issues such as the North Korean nuclear crisis.
  • Inter-Korean Trade Totals $227 Million for First Five Months of 2003 Korea-net 20 Jun 2003 -- Two-way inter-Korean trade totaled $227.3 million for the first five months of this year, up 22.0 percent from a year earlier. South Korea imported $93.4 million worth of goods, a 16.0 percent increase year on year, while goods valued at $133.9 million were shipped to North Korea, a hike of 26.7 percent.
  • S-N Industrial Park Construction to Start June 30 Korea-net 20 Jun 2003 -- Construction for a mammoth industrial park to be built in North Korea with the help of South Korea is expected to get off to a start late this month.
  • Light Water Reactor Faces Another Obstacle Korea-net 19 Jun 2003 -- The Korea Energy Development Organization (KEDO) and North Korea have been locked in prolonged negotiations over safety responsibilities at the light water nuclear reactor sites in case of an accident after construction is completed.
  • S. Korea's decision to introduce "Patriot 3" missile under fire KCNA 19 Jun 2003 -- The South Korean military decided to introduce "Patriot 3" missile and proposed to increase "its defence spending". This is a clear indication that the South Korean authorities, yielding to the U.S. pressure, are toeing the U.S. policy to stifle the DPRK by force under the pretext of its "nuclear issue."
  • Withdrawal of plan to sharply increase "national defence spending" demanded in S. Korea KCNA 18 Jun 2003 -- The Solidarity for Implementing the South-North Joint Declaration in a statement issued on June 12 demanded the repeal of the plan for an increase in the "national defence spending", according to a news report.
  • International meeting for peace held in S. Korea KCNA 18 Jun 2003 -- An international Peace Meeting for Peace and Reunification of the Korean Peninsula was reportedly held in Phaju city, Kyonggi Province of South Korea on June 15 under the sponsorship of the People's Council for National Reconciliation and Cooperation and the headquarters of the Movement of the Unity of All Koreans.
  • Grand Festival for National Reunification held in S. Korea KCNA 18 Jun 2003 -- The Grand Festival for National Reunification to mark the 3rd anniversary of the publication of the June 15 joint declaration was held at the memorial hall for Paekbom in Seoul on June 15 under the sponsorship of the preparatory committee of the headquarters for promoting the joint national functions in 2003, according to a news report.
  • Seoul Expects NK to Join 5-Way Talks in July, Aug. Korea-net 18 Jun 2003 -- North Korea will likely accept the five-way talks on its nuclear issue within a few months, Unification Minister Jeong Se-hyun said on Monday (June 16).
  • Longbow unit trained-up and ready to ROK US 8th Army Release MS WORD DOC 18 Jun 2003-- After eight months of unit training and equipment upgrades, 3rd Squadron, 6th Calvary Brigade has returned to the peninsula to continue its mission of deterring aggression against the people of the Republic of Korea.
  • Korea, China, Japan to Tackle NK Issue Korea-net 17 Jun 2003 -- Foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan will discuss the North Korean nuclear issue and other matters of regional importance at their meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tuesday.
  • Roh Offers Olive Branch to North Korea Korea-net 17 Jun 2003 -- President Roh Moo-hyun indicated on Monday (June 16) that the Seoul government will step up efforts to promote cooperation and exchanges with North Korea by inheriting the spirit of the June 15 inter-Korean summit meeting in 2000.
  • KOREAS SUMMIT SCANDAL VOA 16 Jun 2003 -- Investigators in South Korea have summoned a former top presidential aide for questioning over the secret transfer of cash to North Korea before the inter-Korean summit of 2000. South Korean media reports say the official, Park Ji-won, may have played a vital role in facilitating the controversial payments
  • Drop of U.S. arms buildup plan demanded in S. Korea KCNA 16 Jun 2003 -- The Council for National Reconciliation and Independent Reunification reportedly issued a statement on June 6 under the title "we strongly denounce the results of the second meeting of the council for planning policy of the future South Korea-U.S. alliance which unilaterally followed the demands of the U.S."
  • Koreas Re-Link Countries for 1st Time Korea-net 16 Jun 2003 -- South and North Korea connected railways across their heavily armed border Saturday, re-linking the two countries for the first time in more than a half century, the AP reported on Sunday (June 15).
  • Koreas to Hold Family Reunions Korea-net 16 Jun 2003 -- South and North Korea agreed Saturday to hold the seventh round of family reunions between June 27 and July 2 at the North's Mt. Geumgang, the South's Korea National Red Cross said.
  • TCOG-Joint Press Statement Korea-net 16 Jun 2003 -- The following is the full text of a joint news statement issued by South Korea, the United States and Japan on Friday after a two-day meeting of the Trilateral Cooperation and Oversight Group (TCOG) _ ED.
  • Inter-Korean rail links reconnected KCNA 16 Jun 2003 -- Ceremonies of reconnecting the east and west coastal rail links between the north and the south were held today separately on the occasion of the third anniversary of the publication of the historic June 15 joint declaration.
  • U.S., Korea, Japan Call for End to North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Washington File 14 Jun 2003 -- Delegations from the Japan, Republic of Korea (ROK), and the United States reaffirmed that "North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons will not be tolerated," in a joint declaration released at the end of a meeting of the Trilateral Coordination and Oversight Group in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 13.
  • Koreas to Join Railway Tracks Saturday Korea-net 14 Jun 2003 -- On the eve of the third anniversary of the June 15 Joint Accord signed by their leaders, the two Koreas will connect the tracks of cross-border railways in two corridors on the heavily fortified border on Saturday (June 14).
  • Amid Tensions, Signs of Inter-Korean Unity VOA 14 Jun 2003 -- On the third anniversary of a historic summit meeting between the leaders of the two Koreas, workers tightened bolts on railway tracks across the infamous Demilitarized Zone Saturday in a symbolic relinking of North and South Korea.
  • Three-Way Talks Due on NK Nuclear Row Korea-net 13 Jun 2003 -- Senior officials from Seoul, Washington and Tokyo are to coordinate their North Korea policy in Honolulu, Hawaii on Friday and Saturday to decide on the preferred format and timing of follow-up talks to the Beijing three-way talks on North Korea's nuclear program in April.
  • U.S. war moves flailed in S. Korea KCNA 13 Jun 2003 -- The south headquarters of the National Alliance for the Country's reunification reportedly issued a statement on june 7 under the title "we vehemently denounce the U.S. war provocation moves to beef up the U.S. forces in South Korea, accelerate MD and stifle the north."
  • U.S. arms buildup plan under fire in S. Korea KCNA 12 Jun 2003 -- A press conference was reportedly held in front of the building of the "Ministry of National Defense" of South Korea on June 4 under the co-sponsorship of the council for national reconciliation and independent reunification, the people working for peace and reunification and the headquarters of the movement for the return of the U.S. military base in Ryongsan, protesting against the U.S. arms buildup plan and its demand for increased defence expenditure and calling for the immediate return of the U.S. military base in Ryongsan, etc. Kim Chong Il, executive chairman of the council, said that the U.S. intention to establish a military domination over the Korean Peninsula indicates its plan to impose economic and military burden on the South Korean people and spark a war crisis.
  • Koreas Examine Railway Links Korea-net 12 Jun 2003 -- Armed forces personnel from South and North Korea crossed the military demarcation line (MDL) on Wednesday (June 11) for the first time since the 1950-1953 Korean War to inspect each other's progress on reconnecting transportation links in the west and east of the peninsula, the Defense Ministry said.
  • Anti-U.S. and anti-war actions start in S. Korea KCNA 11 Jun 2003 -- The headquarters of the Movement for the Promotion of Anti-U.S and Anti-War Actions and the Earlier Conclusion of a Non-Aggression Treaty Between North Korea and the U.S. reportedly called a press conference in Seoul on June 3.
  • ROK, U.S. EOD units diffuse explosive situation 8th Army 11 Jun 2003-- The clock was ticking for an American Explosive Ordnance Disposal soldier in a dark room lit only by a red light, he had 30 minutes to manually disable an Improvised Explosive Device before it would detonate. Could he do it?
  • Daegu holds first peninsula council meeting 8th Army 11 Jun 2003-- English, music and sports. It's the answer to misunderstandings and the cultural rift between Korea's younger generations and the U.S. military in Korea.
  • Marines stay on target with live fire training Marine Corps News 11 Jun 2003-- Marines of L Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division recently conducted squad live fire movement exercises on North Carolina Range during their deployment to Korea for the Korean Integrated Training Program.
  • Five-Way Talks on NK Nukes Due Next Month Korea-net 11 Jun 2003 -- Five-way talks comprising South Korea, North Korea, the United States, Japan and China to discuss the lengthy impasse over North Korea's nuclear weapons program will be held next month at the earliest, according to diplomatic sources on Tuesday (June 10).
  • Roh Sticks to Peaceful Solution of Nuclear Row Korea-net 11 Jun 2003 -- President Roh Moo-hyun told leading Japanese officials during his recent state visit that he would reject measures other than dialogue to resolve North Korea's nuclear issue, Cheong Wa Dae spokesman Yoon Tae-young said on Tuesday (June 10).
  • Inter-Korean Railway to Be Completed by Sept. Korea-net 11 Jun 2003 -- South Korea expects to put a cross-border railway across the western section of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) into operation by the end of September, a senior official at the Ministry of Unification said on Tuesday (June 10).
  • Inter-Korean contact made KCNA 10 Jun 2003 -- The 5th working-level contact for the reconnection of the north-south rail and road links was made in Kaesong from June 7 to 9.
  • Agreement on Connection of Inter-Korean Rails and Roads - Gaeseong ( June 09, 2003 ) Korea-net 10 Jun 2003 -- The following is an unofficial English-language translation of the text of agreement reached at the end of the fifth working-level inter-Korean contact on the connection of South-North railways and roads
  • Joint Statement by President Roh Moo-hyun of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan Following a Summit Meeting (June 07, 2003) Korea-net 10 Jun 2003 -- As state guests of Japan, President Roh Moo-hyun and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea paid a state visit to Japan from June 6-9, 2003. During his stay, President Roh Moo-hyun held a summit meeting with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan.
  • Apache Longbows arrive in Korea Army News Service 10 Jun 2003-- A squadron of AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters returned to South Korea last week after completing a year of the Army's transformation and modernization program at Fort Hood, Texas.
  • U.S. Forces Korea to start major realignment next year Army News Service 09 Jun 2003-- The Army will be moving from bases located near the Demilitarized Zone and the South Korean capital to "hubs" farther south, and that massive shift could start as early as next year, according to a joint document released by the South Korean and U.S. governments June 5.
  • A Matter of Survival 8th Army 09 Jun 2003-- Army aviators stationed in the Republic of Korea and other Pacific rim countries are getting "dunked" at Camp Humphreys for a good reason: to get certified in survival skills needed for over water missions.
  • Longbow Landing 8th Army 09 Jun 2003-- A task force directed by the 194th Maintenance Battalion, was standing by last week at the 837th Transportation Battalion pier in Pusan with everything needed to reassemble 17 Apache Longbow attack helicopters arriving in Korea after a lengthy voyage from Corpus Christi, Texas, aboard the MV Green Point. Air Force weather, medical, safety, fire, helicopter maintenance, air traffic control and other key personnel teamed up to get the 3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade aircraft off the ship, reassembled and test flown safely.
  • Anti-U.S. rally held in S. Korea KCNA 09 Jun 2003 -- A group of candle-light demonstrators for national independence and peace against war who had toured the U.S. military bases since May 13 held a rally at Tongduchon city, Kyonggi Province on June 1 with students affiliated to Hanchongryon (South Korean Federation of University Student Councils), according to a news report.
  • The Process and Outcome of the 5th Meeting of Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation Promotion Committee Korea-net 09 Jun 2003 -- The fifth meeting of the South-North Economic Cooperation Promotion Committee was held in Pyongyang from May 19 to May 23, 2003.
  • Roh, Koizumi Warn NK Against Nuclear Program Korea-net 09 Jun 2003 -- South Korea and Japan warned North Korea Saturday (June 7) not to take action that might aggravate the nuclear row on the Korean Peninsula.
  • The 5th Meeting of Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation Promotion Committee - Pyongyang ( May 23, 2003 ) Korea-net 09 Jun 2003 -- The following is an unofficial English-language translation of the text of agreement reached at the end of the fifth meeting of the South-North Economic Cooperation Promotion Committee
  • Seoul to Begin Rice Shipment to NK June 27 Korea-net 07 Jun 2003 -- South Korea will mostly likely ship the first batch of its 400,000-ton rice aid to North Korea as early as June 27, said an official at the Ministry of Unification in Seoul.
  • JAPAN - SOKOR SUMMIT VOA 07 Jun 2003 -- At a summit between the leaders of Japan and South Korea, a statement emerged Saturday that papers over their differences on how to deal with North Korea's nuclear weapons development. The two are still divided over how much pressure should be placed on North Korea.
  • U.S., South Korean Officials Explore Ways to Enhance Security Washington File 06 Jun 2003 -- Defense officials from the United States and Republic of Korea (ROK) met in Seoul June 4-5 to discuss ways to enhance security in South Korea.
  • U.S. Troops Slated to Move South From Korean DMZ AFPS 06 Jun 2003 -- U.S. and Republic of Korea officials have agreed to a plan to realign American forces stationed in "The Land of the Morning Calm."
  • JAPAN / ROH VISIT VOA 06 Jun 2003 -- South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun has arrived in Japan for his first state visit there. Historical tensions between the two Asian neighbors are likely to take a back seat to formulating a joint approach on how to respond to North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
  • SOKOR U-S TROOPS VOA 05 Jun 2003 -- U-S troops in South Korea will be moved farther south, away from the tense border with North Korea. The United States says the plan is part of an effort to create a more flexible, modern force on the Korean Peninsula.
  • Aviation unit puts Longbow crews to the test 8th Army 04 Jun 2003-- Targets rise and fall from behind berms on a dusty valley range as rounds are fired by soldiers qualifying with their weapons. Instead of the 5.56 mm rounds familiar to every soldier who's earned his marksmanship badge, the ones flying down range on this particular morning are 30 mm, and coming from the barrel of the automatic chain gun under a hovering AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter.
  • Seoul, Tokyo Weigh NK Nuke Issue Korea-net 04 Jun 2003 -- Officials from South Korea and Japan are now seriously considering how they will deal with the lingering standoff over North Korea's nuclear weapons drive during the forthcoming summit between President Roh Moo-hyun and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on June 7.
  • USFK RESPONSE TO INACCURATE CHOSUN ILBO ARTICLE US Forces Korea Release 04 Jun 2003-- An article appearing in today’s Chosun Ilbo inaccurately attributes several statements to Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, commander, USFK, from an address he made to members of the National assembly yesterday. The article states that General LaPorte indicated that CFC was changing its operational concepts in order to be prepared to take preemptive strikes at North Korea.
  • Longbow arrival media advisory 8th Army News Release [MS WORD DOC] 03 Jun 2003-- A squadron of Apache Longbow helicopters from the 6th Cavalry Brigade is returning to the Korean peninsula after completing a portion of the Army's transformation and modernization program. This is part of the ongoing Army Aviation Transformation Plan.
  • SOKOR / ROH 100 DAYS VOA 03 Jun 2003 -- South Korea's president is marking his first one hundred days in office (Wednesday) acknowledging he has made mistakes - both in handling the country's economic woes and the threat it faces from North Korea.
  • Wolfowitz Cites Deterrence, Burden-Sharing with Korea Washington File 03 Jun 2003 -- Deterrence and burden-sharing are the two principal considerations guiding the U.S. alliance with the Republic of Korea (ROK), says Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz.
  • S-N Talks Slated on Railways Reconnection Korea-net 03 Jun 2003 -- South and North Korea agreed Monday to hold three days of working-level talks from Saturday to discuss a project to reconnect two sets of inter-Korean railways and roads.
  • 3-Nation Meeting on NK Set for June 12-13 Korea-net 03 Jun 2003 -- Senior officials from South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold a consultation meeting on North Korea in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 12-13, the Foreign Affairs-Trade Ministry in Seoul said on Monday (June 2).
  • I Still Believe in Dialogue With NK: Roh Korea-net 03 Jun 2003 -- Following is the gist of question and answers made during President Roh Moo-hyun's news conference marking his first 100 days in office

  • Transcript: Deputy Secretary Wolfowitz Remarks at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Seoul 03 Jun 2003 -- "Ladies and gentlemen, this October, the people of the Republic of Korea and the people of the United States will celebrate together the 50th anniversary of the signing of the ROK-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty. The anniversary and the relationship it represents are unique, and we celebrate them. The alliance we honor has changed the course of history – and changed it for the better. Substantial blood, treasure, and mutual commitment have been invested in this alliance by the citizens of our two countries. We must do everything possible to maintain its strength and its health for the sake of future generations of Koreans and Americans. Today I’d like to discuss America’s commitment to the security of Korea and reiterate the firm intention of the United States to continue doing our part in protecting this extraordinary alliance."
  • Wolfowitz Arrives in Seoul Korea-net 02 Jun 2003 -- U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz arrived in Seoul Sunday (June 1) for a two-day visit for talks on the North Korean nuclear programs with officials.

  • Navy Fires Warning Shots to NK Boats Korea-net 02 Jun 2003 -- South Korean Navy patrol boats on Sunday (June 1) fired shots at North Korean fishing boats which violated the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the West Sea, the latest in nearly a dozen cases of border violation by the North's vessels lately, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
  • U.S. Force Review Won't Degrade Deterrence in South Korea AFPS 02 Jun 2003 -- Any realignment of American military forces in South Korea would enhance, rather than degrade, that country's ability to deter potential threats such as those posed by North Korea, U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul D. Wolfowitz said June 2 in Seoul.
  • KOREAS NAVAL CLASH VOA 01 Jun 2003 -- South Korea's navy has fired warning shots at North Korean fishing boats after they crossed into the South's territory. A series of such incursions is raising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.