[The Chosun Ilbo, August 4 2008] State TV Informs N.Koreans of Mt.Kumgang Shooting

North Korea’s official news channel on Sunday reported the fatal shooting of a South Korean tourist in Mt. Kumgang for the first time since it happened 23 days ago. On Sunday morning, an announcer from the state-run Korean Central Broadcasting Station reported the news during a bulletin that focused on a statement threatening the expulsion of South Koreans from Mt. Kumgang. The North’s central radio station reported the news in a similar tone.