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Ganghwa, Aug 11 (EFE).- The South Korean islands of Ganghwa County, on the border with the North, have been the scene of persistent tensions this summer.The area has seen disputes in recent months over the distribution of propaganda and rice by activists and a North Korean defector who swam across the border.The islands are located about 30 kilometers northwest of Seoul and are home to around 70,000 people. (Camera: ANDRES SANCHEZ BRAUN)SHOT LIST: A GUIDED VISIT ORGANIZED BY THE SOUTH KOREAN GOVERNMENT TO THE BORDER ISLANDS OF GANGHWA SHOWING THE NORTH KOREAN COAST SEEN FROM THE HANGPO ANCHORAGE IN THE ISLAND OF SEONGMO, AND BOTTLES SENT BY ACTIVISTS THAT HAVE REMAINED TRAPPED. SOUNDBITES: HA-RI MAYOR, HAN DEOK-HO (IN KOREAN).TRANSLATIONS: "This is so close to North Korea ... In 20 minutes one arrives sailing. And that's why the activists choose this place. But very few bottles (with rice) reach North Korea. The rest are stranded on our shores making them dirty. "
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