North Korean resort gives solace to South

From: Honolulu Star - Bulletin | Date: April 23, 2007| Author: Borg, Jim | Copyright information

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Amid ongoing international tensions, North Korea has embraced Western-style tourism at its most famous natural attraction, Mount Kumgang.

Thousands of Korean and foreign tourists flock each month to a modern resort under development by South Korea's Hyundai Asan Corp., which paid $1 billion for exclusive rights to the business.

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