11.   While the compacts were being negotiated regulators had prohibited distributors from making further shipments.

12.   Both shipments were made through Japan and an unspecified third country, officials said.

13.   Every time you have to make a shipment to these countries you still have to report the shipment.

14.   Japan has basically accepted the request but said shipment would be made only after close consultations with South Korea.

15.   Japan has basically accepted the request but said shipments would be made only after close consultations with South Korea.

16.   Japan basically accepted the North Korean request but said it would consult closely with South Korea before making shipment.

17.   Licensees are now required to obtain copies of licenses from purchasers before making a shipment, but do not have to ensure that the licenses are valid.

18.   North Korea asked Germany to make the shipment in fall to avoid refrigeration problems during the summer.

19.   POSCO officials were not sure when the shipment will be made.

20.   Straits Resources chief executive Brian Rear said development of the Sebuku Coal project would begin immediately so its first shipment could be made by the end of the year.