North Korean efforts to expand tourism have focused primarily on group tours from China.

The effect of the Korean Foundation's efforts has been healthy.

In the past, South Korean efforts to develop independent military capacities have reflected the ebb and flow of its relations with the United States.

The action is in support of South Korean efforts to improve relations with the Communist North.

Korean diplomatic efforts produced an agreement in 1443, also called the "Kakitsu treaty" after the Japanese era name (nengō) which identify the years 1441 through 1444.

Mr. Sakurai is unabashed in acknowledging that he is imitating the South Korean effort.

That does not require nuclear reactors, but it is a slow process that the United States may have discovered through Korean efforts to acquire centrifuges.

They say that investments are increasing rapidly and that North Korean efforts appear sincere.

The board wants to allow time for continuing South Korean and Russian mediation efforts.

Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright and other senior administration officials have voiced strong support for the Korean diplomatic efforts.