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Row your boat: A S. Korean’s unusual Liberation Day plans
Instead of a day off, activist plans a boat trip North, and invites others to come along
Despite reported ban, N. Korea resumes cigarette imports
Imports of cigarettes from China in June double previous year, shipments from other countries still absent
N.Korea denies responsibility for landmine incident
Statement from North attacks allegations of its involvement, suggests flooding moved mines
Anti-North, pro-pop: A glimpse at South Korea’s broadcasts on the DMZ
Daily life combines with criticism of the regime N.Korean leader, plus religious preaching
N. Korean sites hacked to show pictures of starving children
Hacker replaced the homepage of the sites with images, front cover of UN human rights report
North Korea executes vice premier, South Korean sources claim
Vice Premier executed for opposing forestation policies, though no corroboration
N. Korean premier visits flood affected area
UN organisation claims 21 dead, thousands affected by flood earlier in August
S. Korea considers shoot-on-sight rule following mine incident
Experts, former personnel say rule change could cause escalation of incidents
Experts debate investment in N. Korea as a unification tool
Long-time S. Korea analysts see plan for gradual unification as best, but remain split over economic prospects
Chinese-state affiliated company announces major N. Korea investment plan
Investment could play major role in modernizing DPRK infrastructure, if it materializes
