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N. Korea to Reopen Border With South

Tourism and reunions with relatives in SK now possible

By Mat Probasco,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 17, 2009 1:44 AM CDT

(Newser) – North Korea pledged today to reopen its borders with the south for tourism and family visits after reclusive leader Kim Jong-il met with the head of the South Korean Hyundai Group in Pyongyang, reports Reuters. Hyundai's Hyon Jong Un met the ailing Kim to secure...   Read full story »

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