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"As the Hyundai group is planning a massive construction project, which includes a golf course, spa, ski slopes and an amusement park, to enjoy true natural beauty one needs to get there quickly." (An article called "Next Vacation in North Korea" in the British daily Guardian Unlimited`s August 30 issue, describing Geumgang Mountain).

"As Hamlet said, we can believe ourselves to be the kings of endless space even though we are trapped in nutshell." (Astrophysics scientist Dr. Steven Hawking commenting on the considerable advancements made in understanding space over the last few years in a lecture at Chong Wa Dae Aug. 31).

" The only outcomes of past top level meetings were feelings of regret, anger and lament." (Lee Hoi-Chang`s response to a question on a proposal for a top level meeting at a press conference held August 31 marking his 2nd year as chairman of the GNP).

"Politics has become distorted due to the mammoth opposition party employing rubber band standards without adhering to principles." (MDP spokesman Park Byeong-Seog on the GNP`s allegation that the prosecution office`s investigation into election irregularities was biased.)

"It seems the past nightmarish document disclosure issue concerning former prosecution head Kim Tae-Joung is coming around again." (Comment made by an official for the prosecution as the election law offenders documents investigation spreads).