2002
Text: U.S., South Korea, Japan Welcome North Korea's Willingness to Talk
(Joint statement released April 9 in Tokyo)
Korea: U.S.-South Korean Relations -- Issues for Congress
Congressional Research Service Issue Brief for Congress
Updated April 3, 2002
(Note: This is a PDF file.)
Text: U.S.-ROK Alliance Strong; North Korea Remains a "Formidable Threat"
(Schwartz before Senate Armed Services Committee March 5)
Transcript: Bush Discusses Terrorism, Security with Troops in Korea
(February 21 remarks at Osan Air Base, Seoul)
Transcript: Bush Says U.S. Committed to Peace, South Korea's Security
(Bush, Kim Dae-Jung joint news conference February 20)
Text: President Bush Voices Hope for a Reunited Korea
(Bush's February 20 remarks at Dorasan, South Korea)
Transcript: Admiral Blair Lauds U.S.-Korean Anti-terrorism Cooperation
(February 7 remarks to Korean American Association, Seoul)
2001
Text: U.S., Japan, South Korea Issue Statement on November 27 Meeting
(Coordination and oversight group discussed security issues)
Transcript: Rumsfeld, South Korean Defense Minister November 15 Briefing
(United States, South Korea to discuss land partnership plan)
Text: Korea Reiterates Support for U.S. War Against Terrorism
(33rd ROK-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting November 15)
Text: Pritchard Briefs Senate Panel on U.S. Policy Toward North Korea
(Pritchard's November 6 confirmation hearing statement)
Transcript: Powell, Korean Foreign Minister Remarks September 18
(ROK willing to take part in international anti-terrorist coalition)
Text: Bush Statement June 6 on Undertaking Talks With North Korea
(U.S. to pursue talks on missile, nuclear programs)
Transcript: Armitage in Korea to Discuss "Strategic Framework"
(Armitage May 9 remarks in Seoul to trade ministry)
Text: U.S.-Republic of Korea-Japan Joint Press Statement March 26
(Delegations support ROK engagement policy, Agreed Framework)
Transcript: Background Briefing March 7 on Bush-Kim Meeting
(North Korea the focus of U.S., South 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)
Text: Powell, Lee Joint Statement February 7
(U.S.-South Korea ties reaffirmed)
Text: State Dept. Jan. 17 on South Korea's New Missile Guidelines
(Guidelines balance security, non-proliferation principles)
Text: President Clinton Statement on No Gun Ri January 11, 2001
(U.S. regrets loss of civilian lives in July 1950 incident)
Text: Cohen Discusses Army Report on No Gun Ri Incident
(Cohen stresses remembering Koreans, U.S. soldiers)
Text: U.S.-ROK Statement of Mutual Understanding on No Gun Ri
(Incident review exemplifies bilateral cooperation)
Transcript: Pentagon Briefing on No Gun Ri January 11, 2001
(Memorial, scholarship fund to commemorate loss of life)
2000
Text: U.S., Korea Complete Status of Forces Agreement Negotiations
(Department of Defense December 28 statement)
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: Ambassador Plaisted UNGA Remarks Oct. 21 on Korean Reunification
(U.S. strongly supports General Assembly resolution on Korean dialogue)
Transcript: Albright Press Availability October 25 in Seoul
(U.S.-Japan-S. Korea unity crucial to progress with North Korea)
Text: U.S. and South Korean Statement Oct. 19 on Status of Forces Agreement
(Sight significant progress on criminal custody issue)
Text: Clinton Congratulates Korea's Kim Dae Jung on Peace Prize Oct. 13
(President of Republic of Korea wins Nobel Peace Prize)
Text: Albright Praises Kim Dae Jung's "Visionary Leadership" Oct 13
(South Korean president wins Nobel peace Prize)
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: Joint Communiqu��Korea-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting
(U.S., Republic of Korea reaffirm security ties)
September 21, 2000
Seoul, Korea
Text: State Department on North Korea Leader's Plan to Visit South
(U.S. welcomes progress on inter-Korea dialogue)
September 14, 2000
Transcript: Albright/Cohen, Kono/Torashima Press Availability Sept. 11 in New York
(Preserving stability on Korean Peninsula is primary focus)
Text: Deputy Secretary Talbott at ASEAN Regional Forum
(Urges regional support of Korean peninsula peace process)
July 27, 2000
Text: State Department Statement on U.S., ROK, Japan Meeting
(Joint Statement by Trilateral Coordination and Oversight Group)
June 30, 2000
Text: President Clinton's Proclamation on Korean War
(Honors courage of veterans who fought communists in Korea)
June 23, 2000
Transcript: Albright, Korean Foreign Minister News Conference
(Talk of U.S. troop withdrawal premature, Albright says)
June 23, 2000
Overview: Host Nation Support Vital to Maintaining Alliances, Fighting Threats
(Discussion of host nation support from Japan, Republic of Korea)
February 22, 2000
1999
Text: U.S.-Republic of Korea Joint Communique on Security Meeting
(U.S., ROK want to establish facts of No Gun Ri incident)
Washington, DC
November 23, 1999
Transcript of Cohen, ROK Defense Minister Cho Press Conference
(Discusses latest Security Consultative Meeting)
Washington, DC
November 23, 1999
Defense Dept. Background Briefing on Cohen Trip to Asia, Europe
(Cohen to review security with Japanese, Korean leaders)
Washington, DC
July 21, 1999
Transcript: Stanley Roth Worldnet on North Korea
(U.S. seeks "normal" North Korea)
Washington, D.C.
February 23, 1999
Transcript: Secretary Cohen, Minister Chun Press Conference
(Security Consultative Meetings show U.S.-ROK partnership)
Seoul
January 15, 1999
Transcript: Secretary William Cohen Press Conference
(U.S., Japan, ROK must meet N. Korea security challenges)
Tokyo
January 14, 1999
1998
Transcript: Clinton Remarks to U.S. Military Personnel, Families
(President extolls U.S. troops' defense of ROK)
Seoul
November 22, 1998
Transcript: Clinton, Kim Exchange Toasts at Blue House
(Clinton praises South Korean democracy, economy)
Seoul
November 21, 1998
Transcript: Clinton Remarks to Korean Community Leaders
(Clinton boosts Korea democracy, economic reform)
Seoul
November 21, 1998
Transcript: Clinton, Kim Dae-Jung Press Conference
(Clinton praises Kim as champion of democracy)
Seoul
November 21, 1998
Transcript: Samuel Berger Press Briefing
(Presidents agree North Korea now at crossroads)
Seoul
November 21, 1998
Transcript: Clinton, Kim Dae-Jung Press Conference
(U.S. will continue support for Korea reform efforts)
Washington, DC
June 9, 1998
Transcript: Clinton, Kim Dae-Jung Arrival Ceremony Remarks
(Economic power unsustainable without freedom, law)
Washington, DC
June 9, 1998
1997
Transcript: Secretary Cohen, Minister Kim News Briefing
(U.S., ROK will adapt ties to changing conditions)
Washington, DC
December 9, 1997
Text: Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Remarks on Korea
(Shelton says U.S.-ROK alliance is "vital and enduring")
Washington, DC
October 24, 1997
Text: Bosworth: Security, democracy, free trade still central U.S. goals
(Confirmation statement by Ambassador-designate Stephen Bosworth)
Washington, DC
September 24, 1997
Text: U.S. Requirements for Landmines in Korea
(White House Fact Sheet)
Washington, DC
September 17, 1997
Transcript: Roth on Trade Dispute and U.S.-ROK Ties
(Assistant Secretary Roth press conference)
Seoul
September 11, 1997
U.S.-South Korea Relations
(Fact sheet released by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs)
Washington, DC
February 10, 1997
1996
Transcript: McCurry, Lord, Kristoff Press Conference
(Comments on bilateral meetings with Japan, Korea)
Manila, Philippines
November 24, 1996
Perry: U.S.-South Korean Alliance Stronger than Ever
(Calls North Korean incursion "reprehensible")
Washington, DC
November 1, 1996
Text: Joint Communique of 28th U.S.-ROK Security Meeting
(Security of Korean peninsula vital to regional prosperity)
Washington, DC
November 1, 1996
Text: Lord on U.S. Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula
(Testimony before the House International Relations Subcommittee on Asia and the
Pacific)
Washington, DC
March 19, 1996
Remarks by Secretary of State Warren Christopher and Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Gong Ro-Mung
(Remarks Prior to Their Bilateral Meeting)
New York, New York
September 24, 1996
