41.  The reclusive state had held self-reliance as its guiding philosophy.

42.  The reclusive state, which preaches self-reliance as a guiding philosophy, is already dependent on outside food aid.

43.  The team from the reclusive communist state is the only Asian team to have made it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

44.  The U.S. policy chief on North Korea met Japanese defense officials Thursday to discuss persuading the reclusive Stalinist state to allow the inspection of a suspected nuclear weapons site.

45.  Two days after North Korea agreed to resume nuclear talks with Washington, South Korea said Wednesday that eight religious leaders can visit the reclusive communist state.

46.  Thus its acceptance of aid from its rival led many to believe that its poor economy may finally force the reclusive state to open up.

47.  To minimize possible embarrassment at home, authorities may apologize through Radio Pyongyang, a communist organ broadcast only outside the reclusive state, news reports said.

48.  U.S. envoy William Perry said Saturday he successfully explained to North Korean policy makers why the reclusive communist state must abandon its nuclear and missile development programs.

49.  Until today, the reclusive Communist state has not disclosed what happened to his remains.

50.  Visitors to the reclusive communist state have reported witnessing numerous signs of a ruined economy.