End of Pyongyang's nuclear program in exchange for a program of economic incentives and humanitarian aid. An end to the policy of "small" steps, which has produced no results. United States and South Korea strengthen bilateral trade.

A former university professor, who fled to China, warns: "The government of Hu Jintao has done everything to provoke a nuclear strike by Kim Jong-il. Our people are afraid of dying slaves to the empire”.

The Committee for Bioethics issues a statement in support of doctors who oppose abortion, warning it could be the “last chance to stop the slaughter”. More than 350,000 abortions are performed every year in South Korea.

The South Korean government denies the movement of two North Korean vessels along the border in the Yellow Sea. Yesterday an exchange of fire between naval vessels of the two Koreas: the North’s ship set on fire, but there was no confirmation of casualties. Seoul strengthens security measures, but ...

The exchange occurred off the west coast. Battle triggered – according to Seoul – by the northern Korean ship, which crossed the sea border. Pyongyang talks of attack on a ship returning from a routine mission and calls for an official apology.

Last week, the number of cases reaches 8,857, up from 4.420 a week earlier. Tomorrow, alert might reach highest level in four-level tier. Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao confirms rapid rise in case in his country. Saud Health Ministry launches action plan ahead for pilgrims coming to Makkah.

At the centre of the meetings family reunification programs and dams along the border, the cause of accidents and tensions between the two Koreas. Yesterday, the North tested five short range missiles, more launches scheduled for today. A test of strength to gain more weight at the negotiating ...