(SomaliNet) North Korea is to close its border with South Korea. On 1 December it will suspend the train travel possible between the two countries since the end of 2007. North Korea will also expel a number of South Koreans working at two joint projects developed as symbols of reconciliation: the Kaesong industrial estate and the Mount Kumgang tourist resort.
North Korea says it is taking the measures in protest against what it calls South Korea's policy of confrontation.