2005.06.13

DPRK food shortages mount. [BBC News ] Aid workers say current food shortages are so bad in North Korea that the country risks a return to famine. 2005.06.13

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Japan sorry (again) for sex slaves  (Reuters). Japan apologized again today for the suffering of women who served as sex slaves for the Japanese military during World War II, a day after comments by a cabinet minister drew an angry reaction in South Korea. 2005.06.13

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ROK Roh says DPRK can expect flexibility (Reuters). South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun is optimistic about North Korea returning to six-country talks on its nuclear ambitions and says Pyongyang would see more flexibility if it did go back to negotiations. 2005.06.13

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Army Deserter Jenkins Heads to USA (AP). Charles Jenkins, a U.S. soldier who deserted his Army unit 40 years ago and fled to North Korea, and his Japanese wife have left their home in northern Japan for his first visit to the United States since he turned himself in late last year. 2005.06.13

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DPRK nuke test would spur neighbors (Reuters). A move by North Korea to test a nuclear bomb would prompt its Asian neighbors to seriously debate arming themselves with nuclear weapons. 2005.06.13

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Guam-Tourism (Pacific Daily News) Japanese tourists on Guam turn thrifty -- preferring to munch on snacks rather than splurge for restaurant meals. Oh yes, they must still buy Luis Vuitton bags. 2005.06.13

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Japan-Yasukuni (VOA) Political debate in Japan gets heated concerning prime minister's visit to controversial Shinto shrine. 2005.06.13

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