ADVISORY/Trade with North Korea to Renew.

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ADVISORY...

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2000

TOPIC: Sanctions reportedly have been reduced on trade with North Korea, according to a CBS News story. U. S. companies allegedly are now able to invest in parts of the North Korean economy, including the agricultural sector. The sanction reduction was reportedly enacted to ease relations with North Korea, as well as encourage the nation to keep its missile testing and nuclear weapons to a minimum.

EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story:

Dr. Marcus Noland, of the Institute for International Economics, is an expert in Asian Economics, and can comment on the effect of the sanction easing. 202/328-9000

Ms. Josephine Jimenez, Senior Portfolio Manager at Montgomery Asset Management is an expert in investment in countries with developing economies such as Korea. 415/248-6172 [e-mail]

Professor Bruce Cumings, of the University of Chicago, is an expert on Korea and political science. He may be able to comment on the political aspects of this event. 773/834-1818 773/702-1234 (University PR Phone)

Professor Richard Eckaus, of MIT, can comment on economics in developing countries as well as regulations and their effect. 617/253-3367 617/253-1000 (University PR Phone)

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