71.   The Washington Times reproted on Friday that Washington is considering a compromise under which South Korea builds the reactors but under a US brand.

72.   Washington has promised to provide the fuel until new, safer light-water reactors are built at a cost of some four billion dollars.

73.   It said it will also create an international dispute if parliament kills the project since GE has already been contracted to build the reactor.

74.   KEDO would also provide oil to help North Korea meet its energy needs until the new reactors are built.

75.   KEDO will also provide oil to help North Korea meet its energy needs until the new reactors are built.

76.   Russia planned to build similar reactors in China and India, it added.

77.   Russia planned to build similar reactors in China and India, the ministry added.

78.   South Korea has agreed to provide three of the four billion dollars needed to build the reactors.

79.   South Korea, on the other hand, remains adamant that it must supply and build the reactors.

80.   The accord provides for regular supplies of fuel oil for Pyongyang until the new reactors are built and eventual US aid and diplomatic recognition.