N. Korea Threatens S. Korea Not to Put up Christmas Trees

USA TODAY
By Douglas Stanglin

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KOREA - Despite warnings from Pyongyang, South Korea says it will light three giant Christmas trees along the North Korean border. North Korea has warned South Korea of "unexpected consequences" if it goes thrugh with its plans, the BBC reports. Pyongyang has accused Seoul of using the trees to spread the Christian message to people inside Noth Korea. A government official said Seoul will light the steel Christmas structures on Dec. 23 and keep them on until Jan. 6, Chosun Ilbo reports. Seoul says it is acting on a request of Christian evangelical organizations. [link]