Earlier this month, North and South Korea agreed to adopt a standard radio frequency and signaling system for their navies to avoid confusion that could lead to clashes at sea.

They agreed to end propaganda along their land border, stopping loudspeaker broadcasts and dismantling signboards.

On June 14, warships near their poorly defined western maritime border successfully communicated using a standard radio frequency, a Defense Ministry official.

Meanwhile, about 100 North Koreans arrived in the South on June 14 to mark the fourth anniversary of a historic meeting between the two countries' leaders. Some delegates participated in a forum as part of activities commemorating the June 13-15, 2000, summit.

The Japan Times Weekly: June 19, 2004
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