1- In January 1968, the American ship the 'Pueblo' and its crew of 83 men were captured by North Korean patrol boats off the coast of North Korea.
2- That's just how cunning North Korea (and China) is.
3- South Korean President Kim Dae-jung won the Nobel Peace Prize on October 13, 2000, for his efforts toward reconciliation with North Korea, an initiative that has prompted hopes for peace on the Cold War's last frontier.
4- The city of Paekdusan in North Korea is sacred to all Koreans because according to Korean mythology it is where the 'Son of the Lord of Heaven' descended to earth, and the first Korean kingdom began.
5- Until recently, people with disabilities, the very old, animals, street vendors and even pregnant women were never seen in the North Korean capital P'yonggyang.
6- In June 2000, a historic first south-north summit took place between South Korea's President Kim Dae-jung, and North Korea's leader Kim Chong-il.
7- In the summer of 2000, Canada established full diplomatic relations with North Korea, only the third country in the world to do so.
8- In January of 1951, during the Korean War, the North Koreans and Chinese communists captured the Southern capital of Seoul.
9- After years of economic mismanagement, North Korea relies heavily on international food aid to feed its population.
10- South Korean President Kim Dae-jung won the Nobel Peace Prize on October 13, 2000, for his efforts toward reconciliation with North Korea, an initiative that has prompted hopes for peace on the Cold War's last frontier.
11- These talks between North Korea and South Korea are very significant for ensuring a peaceful future in the region.
12- North Korea boycotted the Olympic Games when Seoul, South Korea, hosted the summer games in 1988.
13- The country of North Korea is almost completely unexploited by commercial tourism.
14- Food shortages in North Korea caused thousands of deaths a couple of years ago.
15- The Americans are involved in ongoing negotiations with the North Koreans, in an effort to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
16- The defection of an important North Korean politician has made headlines around the world.
17- North Korea's isolationist policies have made it difficult for the country's economy to develop.
18- issueMany people in North Korea starved to death during the famine there.
19- North Korea boycotted the Olympic Games when Seoul, South Korea, hosted the summer games in 1988.
20- South Korean President Kim Dae-jung won the Nobel Peace Prize on October 13, 2000, for his efforts toward reconciliation with North Korea.
21- Diplomatic relations have not yet been established between Japan and North Korea.
22- South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung won the Nobel Peace Prize on October 13, 2000, for his efforts toward reconciliation with North Korea.
23- The government of North Korea appealed to the world for aid during the famine there.
24- According to recent reports from South Korea, the President will soon be meeting with his counterpart in North Korea to discuss reunification.
25- For a long time, the North Koreans followed the Soviet model of communism.
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