2003.10.06

Japan Series Ticket Overload (Mainichi)   Demand for Japan Series tickets from fans in Fukuoka prompts dispatch of fire trucks because phones lines are overloaded. 2003.10.06

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ROK-Avoiding Conscription (Stars & Stripes)   Interesting story about why and how South Koreans are avoiding compulsory military service.   2003.10.06

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South Koreans Use New Road to Travel North (Reuters). Hundreds of South Koreans drove to North Korea through the Demilitarized Zone by bus Monday, using a new road to cross the world's last Cold War frontier for the first time in such large numbers. [Yahoo! News - World] 2003.10.06

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ROK-U.S. Troops (Radio Australia)   Last round of discussions begin before high-level talks Oct. 25 on relocation of U.S. troops inside South Korea. 2003.10.06

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DPRK-Reactor   Chosun Ilbo reporting that North Korea has resumed construction of a 50-megawatt nuclear reactor at the Yongbyong complex. 2003.10.06

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Funny Money (AP)   South Korean counterfeiting ring busted -- they were making American "one million dollar" bills. 2003.10.06

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Mad Cow (Kyodo)   Another suspected mad cow (in this case a bull) found in Japan.   2003.10.06

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Japan-Marktes   Nikkei closes up 30 points in Monday session. Dollar steady at 111 yen.   2003.10.06

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North Korea Denounces South Over U.S. Troop Call (Reuters). North Korea accused its southern rival on Sunday of "an unpardonable act" for even considering Washington's request for Seoul to contribute combat troops for active service in Iraq. [Yahoo! News - World]   2003.10.06

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Tanaka delays declaring, disappointing supporters [The Japan Times]   2003.10.06

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Japan Highway president is sacked [The Japan Times]   2003.10.06

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