UNITED24 - Make a charitable donation in support of Ukraine!

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)


October 2000 - North Korea Special Weapons News

  • Russia To Link The Koreas By Rail?, RFE/RL Newsline, Vol. 4, No. 211, Part I, 31 October 2000 -- The Railway Ministry's press service told Interfax on 30 October that the Railway Ministries of Russia and North Korea will sign an agreement at the end of Russian First Deputy Railway Minister Aleksandr Tselko's current visit to North Korea whereby Russia will restore the railway service between North and South Korea.
  • U-N / Korea Resolution, Voice of America, 31 October 2000 -- In what diplomats call a "historic move," the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday approved a resolution which was jointly sponsored by the governments of North Korea and South Korea.
  • Mine Removal, Voice of America, 31 October 2000 -- The South Korean military is currently undertaking one of most complex tasks it has ever been assigned: removing thousands of landmines buried on its side of the Demilitarized Zone (D-M-Z) a buffer separating it from its former Cold War enemy North Korea.
  • General Assembly hails inter-Korean summit as major breakthrough, UN News, 31 October 2000 -- Hailing as a "major breakthrough" the historic summit meeting in Pyongyang between the leaders of the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the United Nations General Assembly today encouraged the two countries to continue to implement their recent accords.
  • State Department Noon Briefing - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 31 October 2000 -- "A couple of upcoming press events we wanted you to know about. The Secretary will be giving a speech on Thursday, November 2nd, at the National Press Club at 10 o'clock. The subject is North Korea, and she'll take questions afterwards from members of the press who are at the National Press Club."
  • Albright Interview with Jim Lehrer on PBS October 30, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 31 October 2000 -- MR. LEHRER: Did you accomplish what you set out to accomplish in North Korea?
  • Ambassador Plaisted UNGA Remarks on Korean Reunification, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 31 October 2000 -- Mr. President, the United States is pleased to co-sponsor this resolution recognizing the historic significance of the summit meeting between the two leaders of the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
  • Press Conference By Republic of Korea, UN Press Briefing, 31 October 2000
  • Clinton / North Korea, Voice of America, 30 October 2000 -- President Clinton discussed North Korean missile proposals with top advisers Monday, but is deferring a decision on whether to pay an unprecedented visit to Pyongyang as part of the Asian trip he begins in mid-November.
  • Japan-North Korea, Voice of America, 30 October 2000 -- Japan and North Korea have concluded their first day of talks on normalizing relations in Beijing.
  • U.N. Command expresses regrets over N. Korea flyover, Stars and Stripes, 30 October 2000 -- U.N. Command officials told North Korea on Saturday they "regretted" an incident last week during which two U.S. planes strayed across the communist country's border, according to a U.S. Forces Korea news release.
  • State Department Noon Briefing - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 30 October 2000 -- Q: Do you have anything more on North Korea, particularly the Einhorn consultations? When will they start, and so forth?
  • John D. Holum, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, Interview With the Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 30 October 2000 -- QUESTION: What can you share about the outcome of the discussions that were held with North Korean envoy Cho Myong-nok and senior U.S. officials on proliferation issues?
  • White House Daily Briefing - North Korea, The White House, Office of the Secretary, 30 October 2000 -- Q: Can you give any information on the meeting today on North Korea?
  • N. Korea demands apology after U.S. planes cross border, Stars and Stripes, 29 October 2000 -- North Korea demanded an apology after two U.S. fighter planes flew into the communist country's airspace Thursday.
  • Weekly On North Korea ROK National Intelligence Service October 23 - October 29, 2000
  • U-S/North Korea, Voice of America, 28 October 2000 -- The US-led United Nations command in Korea has expressed regret over Thursday's incursion by two fighter planes into North Korean airspace.
  • Japan/ NorKor Talks Scenesetter, Voice of America, 28 October 2000 -- Japan and North Korea are set to open another round of talks on establishing diplomatic relations.
  • Clinton / North Korea, Voice of America, 27 October 2000 -- President Clinton says he has not yet decided whether to pay an unprecedented visit to North Korea before leaving office. But he says considerable progress has been made in thawing relations with Pyongyang and easing tensions on the Korean peninsula.
  • Albright: U.S., Japan, South Korea must present united front, Stars and Stripes, 27 October 2000 -- Secretary of State Madeleine Albright stressed Wednesday that the United States, Japan and South Korea must move in unison in dealing with North Korea.
  • State Department Noon Briefing, October 27, 2000, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 27 October 2000 -- Q: Staying on Asia, can you say whether the State Department has been in touch with the North Koreans on the incursion incident where two US planes strayed into North Korean territory?
  • North-South Korean progress hits bump in road over list, Stars and Stripes, 26 October 2000 -- Some tiny cracks seem to be opening in the fragile détente between South and North Korea - postponing planned reunions of Korean families.
  • The Light And Shade Of Albright's Visit To North Korea, r, 26 October 2000 -- Foreign media commentary on Secretary of State Albright's trip to North Korea.
  • State Department Noon Briefing - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 26 October 2000 -- Q: North Korea today is quite critical of the US and South Korean joint exercise, and one official goes so far as to say that it is as good as spoiling the good atmosphere created with Secretary Albright's visit. Any comments?
  • Albright Sees Complicated Pyongyang-Seoul Relationship, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 26 October 2000 -- Press Briefing by Madeleine K. Albright, Secretary of State On Plane En Route Washington, D.C. from Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • White House Daily Briefing - North Korea, The White House, Office of the Secretary, 26 October 2000 -- Q: For years the leader of North Korea has been characterized by U.S. officials as unpredictable, erratic, strange, rogue. All of a sudden now, after Secretary Albright goes there and there have been all these reports that maybe he's not so bad after all, that he's not a madman. What's the U.S. take?
  • North Korea Security Triangle, Voice of America, 25 October 2000 -- While officials in Seoul and Tokyo say they welcome Washington's effort to quickly engage Pyongyang, privately, there are mounting concerns in South Korea and Japan that a too-rapid thaw between North Korea and the United States could sideline their own efforts to negotiate deals with the communist state.
  • China / Korea / Ann., Voice of America, 25 October 2000 -- China is commemorating the 50th anniversary of its entrance into the Korean War, by welcoming recent international efforts to improve diplomatic relations with North Korea.
  • Korea's / U-S, Voice of America, 25 October 2000 -- US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright says she believes there has been progress in her security talks with North Korea. She made the comment in Seoul, where is has been briefing her South Korean and Japanese counterparts on her talks with the North Korean leader this week.
  • Albright Press Availability October 25 in Seoul, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 25 October 2000 -- QUESTION: My question is to Secretary Albright. During your visit to the North, they say there was no progress in the "missile problem." Was there any "terrorist list" problem? Was there any progress, please explain it to us. But if not, are you satisfied with the developments in the "missile problem," aside from the "terrorist list?" Is President Clinton going to visit North Korea or is he going to visit South Korea?
  • State Department Noon Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 25 October 2000 -- Q: I'd like to ask about North Korea. There are some reports that President Clinton may visit to Pyongyang just before the APEC. Do you have any information?
  • ALBRIGHT-NORTH KOREA, Voice of America, 24 October 2000 -- Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is briefing South Korean and Japanese officials in Seoul today following an unprecedented visit to North Korea.
  • Albright - North Korea, Voice of America, 24 October 2000 -- Secretary of State Madeleine Albright says North Korea has agreed to a new round of talks on its ballistic missile program.
  • KOREA/ FOOD / ALBRIGHT, Voice of America, 24 October 2000 -- Secretary of State Albright's visit to North Korea has underscored the country's newfound desire to seek closer relations with the west. But despite the growing openness, the communist country's history of isolation could compound the enormous difficulties that lie ahead.
  • Euphoria in South Korea fading for some as Albright visits North, Stars and Stripes, 24 October 2000 -- In South Korea, concern is growing that the North may be following the path it has walked for years, pushing the South aside in favor of mending fences with the United States.
  • Albright October 24 News Conference in N. Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 24 October 2000 -- QUESTION: Madame Secretary, the quip you eluded to at the event last night: Do you take that as an unqualified pledge on Chairman Kim's part not to test missiles anymore?
  • Pentagon Spokesman's Regular Tuesday Briefing, U.S. Department of Defense, 24 October 2000 -- Q: What do you hear from the U.S. officials in Pyongyang regarding what commitments the North Koreans may have made on curtailing or eliminating their ballistic missile program?
  • White House Press Briefing, The White House, Office of the Secretary, 24 October 2000 -- Q: Jake, can you tell us what North Korea pledged to do, pledged not to fire - did they pledge not to fire missiles at the United States? And if so, how is that different from the previously-announced freeze?
  • White House Daily Briefing - North Korea Visit, The White House, Office of the Secretary, 23 October 2000 -- Q: Jake, has the President received any update from Secretary Albright on her trip to North Korea? Or what does the White House Hear?
  • Boucher's October 23 Pyongyang Press Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 23 October 2000 -- Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is bringing up the issues vital to the United States in her discussions with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, said to State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher in an October 23 press briefing in Pyongyang.
  • Foal Eagle exercise toned down amid North-South cooperation, Stars and Stripes, 23 October 2000 -- The largest annual South Korean-U.S. military exercise will receive less media hype this year because of warming relations between the two Koreas, U.S. Forces Korea officials said Thursday.
  • Albright / NOKOR / Asia React, Voice of America, 23 October 2000 -- South Korea and Japan have offered words of support for Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's visit to North Korea.
  • Albright-North Korea Wrap, Voice of America, 23 October 2000 -- U-S officials say Secretary of State Albright will have to make progress in her talks with North Korea's leader if President Clinton is to visit the country later this year.
  • Albright / North Korea, Voice of America, 23 October 2000 -- Secretary of State Madeleine Albright says the United States and North Korea are moving toward a fundamental improvement in their relations.
  • Albright / North Korea, Voice of America, 23 October 2000 -- U-S Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has begun a second day of unprecedented talks in North Korea, where she has been discussing ways to improve long-strained relations.
  • Toast by Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright At Dinner Hosted by Chairman Kim Jong Il, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 23 October 2000 -- The "fundamental improvement" in relations between the United States and North Korea represented in part by her visit to Pyongyang could lead to "reconciliation and reunification" of the Korean Peninsula, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright told Chairman Kim Jong Il in an October 23 dinner the North Korean leader hosted for Albright.
  • North Korea/China, Voice of America, 22 October 2000 -- China's defense minister has arrived in North Korea, just ahead of a state visit to Pyongyang by Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
  • Albright/Pyongyang, Voice of America, 22 October 2000 -- U-S Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has opened an historic vist to North Korea, where she is holding talks on a further easing of tensions which date back five decades.
  • Weekly On North Korea ROK National Intelligence Service October 16 - October 22, 2000
  • Europe/Asia summit, Voice of America, 21 October 2000 -- European and Asian leaders have ended a two-day summit with a declaration to work for peace on the Korean peninsula.
  • Korea: 'Sunshine' Policy Thaws Five Decade Freeze In Relations, r, 20 October 2000 -- Foreign media commentary on the U.S./North Korean detente.
  • State Department Noon Briefing - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 20 October 2000 -- Q: Is there anything new, anything more to report, on the details of the trip to North Korea?
  • Albright Visit Considered Breakthrough in U.S.-N. Korean Relations, USIS Washington File, 20 October 2000 -- Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's upcoming visit to North Korea is not expected to result in specific resolutions on major security issues, but "will establish a foundation to address the more complicated security concerns in the future," according Joel Wit, former U.S. State Department Coordinator of the U.S.-North Korean Agreed Framework.
  • North Korea Detente, Voice of America, 20 October 2000 -- An examination of the possible impetus behind North Korea's willingness to engage the United States as the communist state emerges from decades of self-imposed isolation.
  • State Department Noon Briefing - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 19 October 2000 -- Q: Tell us what you can about North Korea, the talks that have been held there this week, plus anything you can say about press arrangements.
  • Biden Says U.S. Should Test Pyongyang's Commitment to Peace, Congressional Register, 19 October 2000 -- Remarks by Sen. Joseph Biden on the impact of the thaw in relations with North Korea on US plans for a missile defense system.
  • North Korea / Britain, Voice of America, 19 October 2000 -- The British foreign secretary says his country will open diplomatic relations with North Korea for the first time.
  • China - North Korea, Voice of America, 19 October 2000 -- China is hailing the warming diplomatic ties between North Korea and the international community, as Britain announces the normalization of relations and the U-S secretary of state prepares for a landmark visit to Pyongyang next week.
  • State Department Noon Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 18 October 2000 -- QUESTION: Do you have anything on North Korea and the talks there with US officials?
  • Annan welcomes progress between US and DPR of Korea, UN News, 17 October 2000 -- Secretary-General Kofi Annan today welcomed the progress achieved between the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States during the recent visit to the US by a special envoy of Kim Jong II, the Chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.
  • Secretary-General Welcomes Progress Between Democratic People's Republic of Korea And United States, UN Press Release, 17 October 2000 -- "The Secretary-General welcomes the progress between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States, achieved during the visit on 9-12 October to Washington by Vice Marshal Jo Myong Rok, special envoy of Kim Jong Il, Chairman of the Democratic Republic of Korea National Defence Commission."
  • Weekly On North Korea ROK National Intelligence Service October 9 - October 15, 2000
  • Press Briefing By Jake Siewert, The White House, Office of the Secretary, 12 October 2000 -- Q: What are the prospects of the President actually taking this trip to North Korea? When would that be, and what would the purpose of that trip be?
  • U-S / NORTH KOREA, Voice of America, 12 October 2000 -- The announcement that President Clinton may be going to North Korea before his term ends in January has come as a surprise to many Korean analysts.
  • U-S/KOREA VISIT, Voice of America, 12 October 2000 -- The United States and North Korea have wrapped up their highest-level talks with an announcement that Secretary of State Madeleine Albright plans to go to Pyongyang this month.
  • Daily Press Briefing, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 12 October 2000 -- Q: Could you give us a rundown on Mr. Jo's talks this morning?
  • U.S.-N. Korea Communique Calls for Permanent Peace Arrangements, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 12 October 2000 -- Recognizing the changed circumstances on the Korean Peninsula created by the historic inter-Korean summit, the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have decided to take steps to fundamentally improve their bilateral relations in the interests of enhancing peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Albright to Visit North Korea, Clinton Visit Possible, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 12 October 2000 -- Our discussions with the DPRK representatives reflected the serious approach that both sides brought to the table, and during these two days, we took a very substantial step away from the frozen and distant relations of the past. This progress is evidenced by the joint communiqué the United States and the DPRK are releasing today, and that communiqué outlines agreement on a number of key points.
  • U-S/NORTH KOREA VISIT, Voice of America, 11 October 2000 -- The highest ranking North Korean official ever to visit the United States has had a second day of talks in Washington including a meeting at the Pentagon with Defense Secretary William Cohen.
  • Albright Says Cold War Can Thaw Even in Korea, USIS Washington File, 11 October 2000 -- With goodwill and effort, the issues that divide communist North Korea from South Korea, the United States and others in the region can be resolved, according to Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
  • Press Briefing By Special Envoy To The President And Policy Coordinator On North Korea Wendy Sherman, The White House, Office of the Secretary, 10 October 2000 -- The North Korean delegation, led by Vice Marshal Cho Myong Rok, came to Washington last night, staying at the Mayflower Hotel. We greeted him there. He is the Special Envoy of Chairman Kim Chong-il and comes here as his personal representative. He began his day with his delegation including First Vice Foreign Minister Kang Sok Ju, with a courtesy call on the Secretary of State.
  • CLINTON / KOREA, Voice of America, 10 October 2000 -- President Clinton has held talks with the vice chairman of North Korea's National Defense Commission, Cho Myong-Nok -- the highest-ranking official of the Pyongyang government ever to visit Washington.
  • White House Daily Briefing, The White House, Office of the Secretary, 10 October 2000 -- Q: North Korea -- two things. One, can you describe for us a little bit about the letter of ideas that President Kim sent along? And second of all, can you tell us whether we should be expecting in the next day or so some further declarations from the President on progress of North Korea towards getting off the terrorism list?
  • Weekly On North Korea ROK National Intelligence Service October 2 - October 8, 2000
  • NORTH KOREA RESHUFFLE, Voice of America, 07 October 2000 -- More than forty generals have been promoted in the second large-scale military reshuffle under the leadership of Kim Jong-Il.
  • Clinton-Korea, Voice of America, 06 October 2000 -- President Clinton is expressing cautious optimism about the Washington visit next week by the chairman of North Korea's National Defense Commission, Cho Myong-nok.
  • U-S/NORTH KOREAN VISIT, Voice of America, 06 October 2000 -- Vice Chairman of Pyongyang's National Defense Commission, Cho Myong Rok, is considered a personal envoy of President Kim Jong Il and will be the most senior official from the North to ever visit the United States and meet with President Clinton.
  • JAPAN / NOKOR RICE, Voice of America, 06 October 2000 -- Japan's government has unveiled a plan to dramatically increase food aid to impoverished Communist North Korea.
  • U.S. and North Korea Move Closer on Anti-terrorism Stance, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 06 October 2000 - The text of the Joint U.S.-DPRK Statement on International Terrorism
  • Daily Press Briefing - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 06 October 2000 -- Q: This morning, United States and North Korea released a joint statement on international terrorism. How meaningful this step is? It can be a step you needed for North Korea to take?
  • Press Briefing By Jake Siewert - North Korea, The White House, Office of the Secretary, 06 October 2000 - Q: Jake, let me ask you about Asia. The President is going to meet with a top North Korean official next week. Are you looking for any concrete progress in improving the relations with North Korea?
  • Preparations under way for N. Korean official's U.S. visit, Stars and Stripes, 06 October 2000 -- South Korean, Japanese and U.S. officials will meet Saturday in Washington to map out a strategy for the upcoming visit of a senior North Korean official.
  • U-S/NORTH KOREAN VISIT, Voice of America, 05 October 2000 -- Vice Chairman of Pyongyang's National Defense Commission, Cho Myong Rok, is considered a personal envoy of President Kim Jong Il and will be the most senior official from the North to ever visit the United States and meet with President Clinton in what U-S officials consider a potential turning point in relations.
  • Briefing on Washington Visit of North Korean Official, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 05 October 2000 -- Briefing By Counselor of The Department Ambassador Wendy Sherman And Special Envoy For The Korean Peace Talks Ambassador Charles Kartman On The Visit of A High-Level North Korean Official
  • Fact Sheet on Visit of North Korea Special Envoy, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 05 October 2000 -- Talks with the special envoy and his delegation are expected to cover a wide range of topics, including nuclear and missile issues, terrorism, and other issues related to improvement in relations.
  • STATE DEPARTMENT REGULAR BRIEFING - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 03 October 2000 -- Q: I understand the North Korea talks have ended and that there were some - my understanding is that there is going to be some kind of an announcement - more details of Vice Marshall Cho's visit are - have been - are known now...
  • Albright, Iceland's Asgrimsson Press Conference - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 03 October 2000 -- QUESTION: Madame Secretary, following the announcement yesterday about the high level North Korean visit to Washington, what significance does the Clinton administration at this time attach to this and could this possibly lead to you going to North Korea before your term is over?
  • Daily Press Briefing - North Korea, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 02 October 2000 -- Q: Let me ask you about an upcoming meeting between Secretary Albright and the North Korea special envoy. Do you think that the military issue -- for example, the issue related to changing the armistice -- (inaudible) -- peace agreement between the United States and North Korea -- it will be discussed in the meeting?
  • Weekly On North Korea ROK National Intelligence Service September 25 - October 1, 2000



NEWSLETTER
Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list