POLICY ISSUES REGARDING NORTH KOREA 2002 Text: U.S., South Korea, Japan Welcome North Korea's Willingness to Talk     (Joint statement released April 9 in Tokyo) Text: White House Approves Nonproliferation Funds for Korea     (White House April 2 press release) Text: U.S.-ROK Alliance Strong; North Korea Remains a "Formidable Threat"     (Schwartz before Senate Armed Services Committee March 5) Text: President Bush Voices Hope for a Reunited Korea     (Bush's February 20 remarks at Dorasan, South Korea) Transcript: Bush Says U.S. Committed to Peace, South Korea's Security     (Bush, Kim Dae-Jung joint news conference February 20) Text: Lawmakers Call on China to Stop Repatriating North Koreans     (February 15 letter refers to 1951 U.N. convention on refugees) Text: Policy Chairman Urges End to Nuclear Subsidies for North Korea     (February 13 press release from the House Policy Committee) Transcript: Admiral Blair Discusses Japan's Self Defense Forces, Korea     (February 4 press briefing in Tokyo) 2001 Text: U.S. to Donate Agricultural Commodities to North Korea     (December 19 announcement) Text: North Korea -- Terrorism Conventions     (November 30 State Department Statement) Text: Bereuter Advises Bush Administration on North Korea Policy     (June 12 Bereuter speech in the House of Representatives) Text: Bush Statement June 6 on Undertaking Talks With North Korea     (U.S. to pursue talks on missile, nuclear programs) Excerpt: Powell Discusses EP-3 Plane Retrieval, Taiwan, N. Korea     (May 14 interview with CNN's Andrea Koppel) Transcript: Armitage in Korea to Discuss "Strategic Framework"     (Armitage May 9 remarks in Seoul to trade ministry) Transcript: CIA Deputy Director McLaughlin Remarks on North Korea     (17 April 2001 speech at Texas A&M Conference) Text: U.S.-Republic of Korea-Japan Joint Press Statement March 26     (Delegations support ROK engagement policy, Agreed Framework) Text: Hyde Says Verification Key to Dealing with Pyongyang Regime     (Rep. Hyde March 13 remarks on U.S. policy toward North Korea) Text: Sen. Kerry Urges Continued Talks With Pyongyang on Missiles     (Kerry's March 8 speech on U.S. policy toward North Korea) Text: Sen. Biden Urges U.S. Engagement with North Korea on Missiles     (Biden discourages "lengthy policy reviews" on North Korea) Transcript: Background Briefing March 7 on Bush-Kim Meeting     (North Korea the focus of U.S., Sout Korean presidents' talk) Transcript: Presidents Bush, Kim Dae Jung March 7 Press Briefing     (Presidents discuss North Korea policy, North-South dialogue) Text: Joint U.S.-South Korea Statement on March 7 Bush-Kim Meeting     (Both countries reaffirm importance of security alliance) Transcript: Powell Says U.S. Reviewing Relationship with North Korea     (March 7 remarks after meeting South Korea's Kim Dae-Jung) Text: Lawmakers Urge Bush to Be Wary of Commitments on North Korea     (Hyde, Cox, Markey letter on 1994 Agreed Framework) 2000 Text: Clinton December 28 Statement on U.S. Policy Toward North Korea (President decides against visit to North Korea) Text: Congressman Hall November 29 Remarks on Famine in North Korea (Hall says famine has worsened in past year) Transcript: Ambassador Sherman Briefing on Clinton-Kim Meeting (Clinton expects to make decision on Pyongyang visit soon) Transcript: Clinton Photo Opportunity Remarks on Korean Peninsula (Missile program one of many issues between U.S., N. Korea) Text: Einhorn Statement November 3 on North Korea Missile Talks (Three days of talks were "very substantive," Einhorn says) Transcript: Albright Remarks November 2 at National Press Club on North Korea (Her visit was part of process to bring peace to peninsula) Text: Einhorn Remarks November 1 on U.S.-North Korea Missile Talks (U.S., North Korea renew missile talks) Text: Ambassador Plaisted UNGA Remarks Oct. 31 on Korean Reunification (U.S. strongly supports General Assembly resolution on Korean dialogue) Transcript: Albright Sees Complicated Pyongyang-Seoul Relationship (Secretary of State's October 26 press briefing) Transcript: Albright Press Availability October 25 in Seoul (U.S.-Japan-S. Korea unity crucial to progress with North Korea) Transcript: Albright October 24 News Conference in North Korea (U.S. seeks reconciliation between two Koreas) Transcript: Albright Oct. 24 Dinner Toast on U.S.-North Korea Talks (U.S. wants to work with North Korea to end Cold War divisions) Transcript: Albright Remarks Oct. 24 at Luncheon in Pyongyang (U.S.-North Korea relations moving in "right direction") Transcript: Albright Remarks on Food Aid October 23 in Pyongyang (Praises the work of the World Food Program) Transcript: Boucher's October 23 Pyongyang Press Briefing (Albright visit prelude for possible Clinton trip to Pyongyang) Transcript: Albright October 23 Toast at Kim Jong Il Dinner (Process of engagement requires elimination of threats) Text: Senator Biden's Remarks on North Korea October 19 (United States Should Test Pyongyang's Commitment to Peace) Text: U.S.-DPRK Joint Communique Oct. 12 (Calls for permanent peace arrangements) Transcript: Albright, Sherman Briefing Oct. 12 (Albright to visit North Korea; Clinton visit possible) Text: Albright Remarks at DPRK Dinner Oct. 11 (Secretary of State to visit North Korea "soon") Transcript: Albright's Oct. 10 Remarks on the Visit of DPRK Vice Marshall (Secretary Toasts North Korea's Jo Myong Rok) Text: Joint U.S.-DPRK Statement Oct. 6 on International Terrorism Stance (U.S., Pyongyang to resolve "outstanding issues" on terrorism) Transcript: Oct. 5 Briefing on Washington Visit of North Korean Official (Sherman: Vice Marshall Jo Myong Rok will meet President) Text: Oct. 5 Fact Sheet on Visit of North Korea Special Envoy (Visit is opportunity to improve bilateral understanding) Transcript: Secretary of Defense Cohen Sept. 22 Tokyo Press Conference (North Korea "doesn't represent a lesser threat than before") Text: New North Korea Policy Coordinator Named September 25 (Amb. Wendy Sherman to succeed Dr. William Perry) Annual Report on the Military Situation on the Korean Peninsula (Defense Secretary's Year 2000 Report to Congress) Text: State Department on North Korea Leader's Plan to Visit South (U.S. welcomes progress on inter-Korea dialogue) September 14, 2000 Transcript: Boucher on North Korea, UN General Assembly Session U.S.-North Korea dialogue to continue) New York, New York September 11, 2000 Transcript: Albright/Cohen, Kono/Torashima Press Availability Sept. 11 in New York (Preserving stability on Korean Peninsula is primary focus) Transcript: Albright's Sept. 8 Remarks on Letter of Regret to North Korean Delegation (Letter expresses regret for airline incident in Germany) Transcript: Albright Reiterates Clinton Position on Missile Defense (Albright's July 30 press availability in Tokyo) Transcript: Albright Press Stakeout on US-DPRK Bilateral (Meeting with N. Korean counterpart "modest" yet "historic") July 28, 2000 Text: House July 27 Policy Perspective Paper on Aid to North Korea (North Korea's military capabilities fueled by U.S. assistance) Text: Deputy Secretary Talbott at ASEAN Regional Forum (Urges regional support of Korean peninsula peace process) July 27, 2000 Transcript: Albright to Meet with North Korean Foreign Minister (Spokesman announces highest level U.S.-DPRK meeting ever) July 26, 2000 Transcript: Lawmaker Criticizes North Korea's Human Rights Record (Rep. Pitts says 200,000 in North Korean prison camps) July 19, 2000 Transcript: Gilman Introduces Bill on North Korean Proliferation (H.R. 4860 would re-impose embargo for missile testing) July 19, 2000 Text: Gilman Bill Would Sanction North Korea for Proliferation (Pyongyang would be penalized for missile testing, sales) July 14, 2000 Transcript: Einhorn Press Conference on N. Korea Missile Talks (July 10-12 talks cover export, capabilities of DPRK missiles) July 12, 2000 Text: Assistant Secretary Einhorn on N. Korea Missile Talks (U.S. could improve relations "step by step" with North Korea) July 10, 2000 Text: State Department Statement on U.S., ROK, Japan Meeting (Joint Statement by Trilateral Coordination and Oversight Group) June 30, 2000 Transcript: Albright, Korean Foreign Minister News Conference (Talk of U.S. troop withdrawal premature, Albright says) June 23, 2000 Text: Clinton Statement on Easing Sanctions on North Korea (U.S. measures supported by regional allies) June 19, 2000 Text: State Department Fact Sheet on Sanctions Against North Korea (U.S. to ease sanctions beginning June 19, 2000) June 19, 2000 Transcript: Adm. Blair Briefing on Korea, India-Pakistan, China-Taiwan (Indonesia must deal with Timor refugee, accountability issues) Jakarta, Indonesia April 3, 2000 Text: Sherman Remarks on North Korea to Senate Foreign Relations Panel U.S. adheres to "constructive dialogue" policy) March 21, 2000 Text: State Dept. Counselor Sherman at International Relations Panel (U.S. North Korea policy could lead to normalization) March 16, 2000 Text: International Relations Chair Gilman on N. Korea (Gilman cites day-to-day horrors of North Korean gulag) March 16, 2000 Text: U.S. State Department Statement on U.S.-DPRK Bilateral Talks (Further talks for a high-level visit scheduled) March 15, 2000 Text: Korea Forces Commander on Korean Peninsula Security (North Korea most likely country to engage U.S. in major war) March 7, 2000 Text: Defense Department News Release (United States proposes renewed remains recovery talks with North Korea) February 4, 2000 Text: North Korean Officials Agree to High-Level Visit to U.S. (State Department Jan. 31 press release) 1999 Theater Missile Defense Architecture Options for the Asia-Pacific Region Report to Congress Released in 1999 Note: Report is in PDF format. Text: Foley Dec. 15 Statement on KEDO Turnkey Contract (South Korean firm to build two nuclear plants in N. Korea) Washington, D.C. December 15, 1999 Text: Boyce on U.S. Relations with Australia and New Zealand (Deputy Assistant Secretary describes areas of cooperation) University of Maryland, College Park November 8, 1999 Text: Gilman News Release on North Korea Report (North Korea threat to the United States has increased) Washington, D.C. November 3, 1999 Review of United States Policy Toward North Korea (Perry says use carrot but keep stick) Washington, D.C. October 12, 1999 Statement of William Perry on U.S. North Korea Policy (The Policy Review finds "a unique window of opportunity") Washington, D.C. October 12, 1999 GAO Report on U.S./North Korea Agreement on Energy (GAO notes that Pyongyang may be diverting fuel oil) Washington, D.C. September 30, 1999 Dr. William Perry Press Conference (Clear promise not to test needed from North Korea) Tokyo September 24, 1999 Dr. William Perry Press Conference (If North Korea bans missile tests, normal ties to come) Seoul September 22, 1999 Interview of Dr. William Perry by CNNI (Perry discusses easing of North Korea sanctions) Washington, D.C. September 17, 1999 Interview of Dr. William Perry by CNN (Perry discusses easing of North Korea sanctions) Washington, D.C. September 17, 1999 Interview of Dr. William Perry by PBS (Perry discusses easing of North Korea sanctions) Washington, D.C. September 17, 1999 Albright, Perry Briefing on U.S. North Korea Policy (Perry: "We are finally moving on the path to normalization.") Washington, D.C. September 17, 1999 White House Announces Decision to Ease Some North Korea Sanctions (Counterterrorism, nonproliferation controls remain in place) Washington, D.C. September 17, 1999 Fact Sheet: White House on Easing Sanctions Against North Korea ("Terrorist-supporting state" restrictions remain) Washington, D.C. September 17, 1999 U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Summit Joint Press Statement (Three leaders discuss North Korea, East Timor, WTO) Auckland, New Zealand September 12, 1999 Transcript: Clinton, Kim, Obuchi Photo Opportunity Remarks (U.S., ROK, Japan share interest in stability, growth) Auckland, New Zealand September 12, 1999 Transcript: August 9 Background Briefing on Korea Four-Party Talks (Talks have begun to move into "more substantive areas") Geneva, Switzerland August 9, 1999 Transcript: U.S., Japan, Korea Press Conference on North Korea (Another N. Korea missile launch would be destabilizing) Singapore July 27, 1999 Text: U.S., Japan, Korea Joint Press Statement on North Korea (U.S., Korean, Japanese foreign ministers discuss N. Korea) Singapore July 27, 1999 U.S., ROK, Japan Joint Statement on North Korea Policy (Perry's policy review offers hope of improved relations) Washington, DC June 26, 1999 U.S. Concludes North Korea Underground Site Not Nuclear (Kumchang-ni does not violate 1994 Agreed Framework) Washington, DC June 25, 1999 Perry Remarks on Meetings with North Korean Officials (Perry sought views and perspectives of DPRK officials) Seoul, Korea May 29, 1999 Joint U.S.-Japan-ROK Statement on North Korea Policy U.S., ROK, Japan will continue to coordinate policies) Tokyo May 24, 1999 White House Certification Letter on North Korea (U.S. making progress on reducing N. Korean missile threat) Washington, D.C. May 19, 1999 DAS Einhorn Remarks On North Korea Missile Talks (Einhorn: N. Korea warned regarding missiles) April 2, 1999 Stanley Roth Worldnet on North Korea Transcript: U.S. seeks "normal" North Korea Washington, D.C. February 23, 1999 Secretary Cohen, Minister Chun Press Conference Transcript: Security Consultative Meetings show U.S.-ROK partnership Seoul January 15, 1999 Secretary William Cohen Press Conference Transcript: U.S., Japan, ROK must meet N. Korea security challenges Tokyo January 14, 1999 Cohen 1/13 Remarks on East Asian Security Issues Transcript: Agreed Framework with N. Korea best hope for peace Tokyo January 13, 1999 Roth Briefing on Relations with Asia-Pacific Transcript: 1999: A year to build on past successes in Asia Washington January 12, 1999 Cohen Remarks on U.S. Defense Policy Transcript: U.S. to remain engaged with North Korea En route to Tokyo January 10, 1999 1998 Samuel Berger Press Briefing Transcript: Presidents agree North Korea now at crossroads Seoul November 21, 1998 Kartman on Talks with North Korea Concerning Underground Construction Transcript: U.S., S. Korea want access to suspicious Kumchangni site Seoul, Korea November 19, 1998 State Dept. on Talks with DPRK Concerning Underground Construction Text: U.S. not satisfied by N. Korea's response to queries Seoul, Korea November 18, 1998 Amb. Kartman on U.S. Policy toward North Korea Text: "We must keep North Korea in the Agreed Framework" Washington, DC September 24, 1998 U.S. Contributes Additional Food Aid to North Korea Text: Responds to WFP appeal with 300,000 metric tons of wheat New York September 21, 1998 Amb. Kartman on Recent Developments in North Korea Text: U.S. will press DPRK to fully comply with obligations Washington, D.C. September 10, 1998 DAS Campbell on U.S. Policy toward Korean Peninsula Text: Only North Korea and South Korea can resolve division of Peninsula Washington, D.C. September 10, 1998 U.S.-North Korea Talks Make Progress Text: Two sides agree to a number of steps to ease tensions Washington, D.C. September 10, 1998 Background Briefing on Korea 4-Party Talks Transcript: U.S. 'disappointed' by results of recent round of talks Geneva March 21, 1998 1997 North Korea's Decline and China's Strategic Dilemmas United States Institute of Peace Special Report Geneva November 1997 Roth Statement, Briefing on Korea Four-Party Talks Transcript: Negotiating process successfully inaugurated Geneva December 10, 1997 Background Briefing on Four-Party Preparatory Talks Transcript: Plenary talks on Korean Peninsula to begin December 9 New York, New York November 21, 1997 Clinton Statement on Four-Party Talks on Korean Peninsula Text: Plenary talks are set to begin in Geneva on December 9 Washington, DC November 21, 1997 Atwood: "Meaningful Reform" Must Take Place Within North Korea Text: Remarks to Korea Society Forum on North Korea Washington, D.C. September 19, 1997 State, Defense Officials Discuss U.S. Policy Toward North Korea Article on Korea Forum with AS Roth, DAS Liotta Washington, D.C. September 19, 1997 State Dept. on Korea Four Party Preparatory Meeting Text: Meeting scheduled for August 5 in New York Washington, D.C. July 29, 1997 Laney-Nunn Press Conference on North Korea Transcript: Peace on Korean peninsula is highest priority Seoul, Korea July 22, 1997 USAID Announcement on Food Aid for North Korea Text: U.S. Provides Additional Food Assistance to North Korea Washington, D.C. July 14, 1997 Albright Statement on Four-Party Korea Peace Talks Text: U.S. welcomes North Korea's commitment to talks Washington, D.C. June 30, 1997 Defense Dept. Statement on U.S.-North Korea MIA Talks Text: U.S. and North Korea reach agreement on POW/MIAs Washington, D.C. May 15, 1997 DOD Statement on U.S.-North Korea MIA Talks Text: U.S. disappointed talks ended with no agreement Washington, D.C. May 10, 1997 State Dept. on Humanitarian Assistance to North Korea Text: U.S. to provide 50,000 metric tons of corn Washington, D.C. April 15, 1997 1996 Resolution of Submarine Incident on Korean Peninsula Transcript: Special Briefing by Sandra Kristoff and Winston Lord Washington, D.C. December 30, 1996 Clinton Statement on N. Korea's 'Deep Regret' for Sub Incident Text: Says it will reduce tensions on Korean Peninsula Washington, D.C. December 29, 1996 DAS Kartman Discusses Agreed Framework with North Korea Article on remarks to Heritage Foundation Washington, D.C. November 7, 1996 U.S. Policy Toward North Korea Testimony of Mark Minton, Director of the Office of Korean Affairs Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs Washington, D.C. September 12, 1996

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