The Agreed Framework Unravels

After the confrontation became public, the Agreed Framework quickly unraveled. In the interim, Japan and South Korea would provide heavy oil. Repercussions from hisadmission continued to affect Japan's role in dealing with North Korea. Role of Congress

In addition to the Member and staff delegations, Congress was engaged in issues concerningNorth Korea through a series of hearings on the six-party talks as well as on refugees and humanrights. 4011 , the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, in September 2004. The act( P.L. Other CRS Products on North Korea

CRS Issue Brief IB98045, Korea: U.S.-Korean Relations -- Issues for Congress 
CRS Issue Brief IB91141, North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program 
CRS Report RL31696 , North Korea: Economic Sanctions 
CRS Report RS21834 , U.S. Assistance to North Korea: Fact Sheet 
CRS Report RL31785 , U.S. Assistance to North Korea: Issues and Options for U.S. Policy 
CRS Report RL32493(pdf) , The North Korean Economy: Background and Policy Analysis 
CRS Report RS21391 , North Korea's Nuclear Weapons: How Soon an Arsenal? Map of the Korean Peninsula
This report provides a chronology of events relevant to U.S. relations with North Korea fromOctober 2002 through December 31, 2004. The chronology includes significant meetings, events,and statements that shed light on the issues surrounding North Korea's nuclear weapons program. An introductory analysis provides background on U.S. policy preceding October 2002 as well as anoverview of developments and dynamics among the major players in the North Korea nucleardispute: South Korea, Japan, China, Russia, and the United States. Particular attention is paid to thedemise of the Agreed Framework, the ongoing six-party talks, China's prominent role in thenegotiations, inter-Korean relations, and the Japanese abductee issue. Also discussed is Congress'srole in dealing with North Korea, including the passage of the North Korea Human Rights Act ( P.L.108-333 ). This report will not be updated.