Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
April 2004 South Korea Special Weapons News
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- Overview of Inter-Korean Exchanges & Cooperation for Apr 2004 ROK Ministry of Unification
- ADDITIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE PATRIOT, AIR DEFENSE MISSILE SYSTEM US Forces Korea 30 Apr 2004 -- Republic of Korea and United States has agreed to deploy additional Patriot units, air defense missile system to Korea temporarily this fall.
- 35TH AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY BRIGADE PREPARES FOR THE DEPLOYMENT TO THE KOREAN PENINSULA US Forces Korea 30 Apr 2004 -- Expectations by the soldiers from the 35 Air Defense Artillery Brigade of 8th Army, being deployed to Korea in this fall to operate the latest Patriot anti-missile system, runs high. That's because these soldiers expect Korea to be fresh and full of new experiences.
- South Korea's Relief Aid for the Victims of the Train Explosion in Ryongchon (As of April 29) ROK Ministry of Unification 30 Apr 2004
- South Korea's Relief Aid for the Victims of the Train Explosion at Ryongchon Station (As of April 28) ROK Ministry of Unification 28 Apr 2004
- South Korea's Relief Aid for the Train Explosion at Ryongchong Station (As of April 26) ROK Ministry of Unification 27 Apr 2004
- ROK TO ASSUME GREATER ROLE IN JSA SECURITY AND SUPPORT US Forces Korea 27 Apr 2004 -- United Nations Command (UNC) announced changes in the security and base support responsibilities at the Joint Security Area (JSA) near Panmunjom. These changes, effective Oct 31, 2004, result from close consultation and mutual agreement between the Republic of Korea and the United States.
- U.S. Military Firing Range in Maehyang-ri to Close Off KCNA 26 Apr 2004 -- The south Korean "Ministry of National Defence" recently clarified that it agreed with the U.S. military side to close off the firing range in Maehyang-ri, Hwasong County, Kyonggi Province and concluded a "plan for implementation" of it.
- S. Korean Delegation Visits Different Places KCNA 26 Apr 2004 -- A delegation of the South Korean Red Cross led by its President Ri Yun Gu visited different places of Pyongyang. Members of the delegation visited the Red Cross General Hospital of Korea to hear from the director the explanation about its history, management and treatment before going round the combined operating room and various examination rooms.
- The Government Gives a Green light for Gaesong Industrial Complex Development ROK Ministry of Unification 23 Apr 2004
- Summary of the Approval of the Cooperative Project ROK Ministry of Unification 23 Apr 2004
- Delegation of South Korean Red Cross Visits C.C., Red Cross Society of DPRK KCNA 22 Apr 2004 -- A delegation of the south Korean Red Cross led by its President Ri Yun Gu visited the Central Committee of the Red Cross Society of the DPRK today.
- South Korea's Views on North Korea's human rights issue ROK Ministry of Unification 21 Apr 2004
- S. Korean Delegation Here KCNA 21 Apr 2004 -- A delegation of the south Korean Red Cross led by President Ri Yun Gu arrived here today.
- Outline of Major Projects for 2004 ROK Ministry of Unification 17 Apr 2004
- CHENEY KOREA VOA 16 Apr 2004 -- Vice President Dick Cheney left for the United States Friday, after making the final stop of his Asian tour in South Korea. The U-S Vice President met with the country's acting president to discuss South Korea's Iraq troop deployment and the North Korean nuclear issue.
- SOKOR VOTING VOA 16 Apr 2004 -- South Korea's Uri Party is celebrating a resounding win in Thursday's legislative elections. The victory signifies a basic shift in South Korean politics to the left. But major questions remain about what the new Uri-dominated National Assembly will do in terms of policy.
- SOKOR ELECTION VOA 15 Apr 2004 -- The votes are in and the party that supports impeached President Roh Moo Hyun has scored a convincing victory in South Korea's legislative election.
- SOKOR VOTING VOA 15 Apr 2004 -- South Korea's liberal Uri Party appears to be heading for a significant victory over more conservative rivals in Thursday's elections for seats in the National Assembly. This may make political life easier for the country's president.
- The South Korean Red Cross announced the first shipment of fertilizers to North Korea ROK Ministry of Unification 14 Apr 2004 -- President of the South Korean Red Cross, Lee Yoon-goo, sent a notification on April 13 to his northern counterpart, Jang Jae-un, through South-North Red Cross liaison officers at Panmunjom that the South will send the first shipment of fertilizers to North Korea.
- SOKOR ELECTIONS VOA 14 Apr 2004 -- South Koreans head to the polls Thursday to elect members of the country's parliament, known as the National Assembly. This year's election is dominated by the impeachment of the country's president. Candidates also are having to tough new campaign laws meant to clean up government.
- SOKOR POLITICS APOLOGIES VOA 14 Apr 2004 -- South Korean politicians are working hard to woo voters ahead of Thursday's legislative elections - and that includes making heartfelt apologies for actions that have upset many people. The head of a new party was among those joining this battle of humility.
- The South and the North Make Progress on Prevention of Flood in the Imjin River Basin ROK Ministry of Unification 13 Apr 2004
- KOREAS CAMPAIGNING VOA 13 Apr 2004 -- South Koreans head to the polls Thursday to vote for members of the country's Parliament. Neighboring North Korea is doing some campaigning of its own in the South's election.
- Field Mobile Exercise to Be Staged in S. Korea CNA 12 Apr 2004 -- The south Korean army announced that it would start a field mobile exercise between Kimpho and the Han River from 9 p.m. on April 9, according to the south Korean KBS.
- Inter-Korean Panel Meetings Held KCNA 12 Apr 2004 -- The 4th meeting of the panel for reconnecting the rail and road links between the north and the south and the 3rd meeting of the panel for flood control in the River Rimjin were held in Kaesong from April 8 to 10.
- ASIA/IRAQ HOSTAGES/REACTION VOA 09 Apr 2004 -- Japan and South Korea are vowing to keep to their troop commitments in Iraq despite kidnappings of their civilians in the war-torn country. The incidents are proving to be a political and public relations challenge for both governments.
- Confirming the holding of 'the 4th Working-level Consultative Meeting on Connection of Railroads and Roads' and 'the 3rd Working-level Consultative Meeting on Prevention of Flood in the Imjin River Ba ROK Ministry of Unification 08 Apr 2004
- KOREAS/TALKS VOA 06 Apr 2004 -- China may make it easier for North Korean refugees to pass through its territory on their way to South Korea. In the meantime, talks about restoring transportation links between the two Koreas appear to be getting back on track.
- Korea to Deploy 3,000 More Soldiers to Northern Iraq AFPS 02 Apr 2004 -- More than 3,700 Korean soldiers will deploy to either Irbil or As Sulimaniyah provinces this summer, Korean officials announced April 1.
- U.S. Plan to Shift Korea Forces Still a 'Go' AFPS 01 Apr 2004 -- The U.S. military's top officer in South Korea says plans are in motion to move 2nd Infantry Division troops away from the north- south border region and most other forces out of the capital city of Seoul.
