SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South
Korean newspapers on Aug. 31.

Iran’s First Calligraphy Biennial will be held internationally for the first time this year.

Baku, August 30 (AzerTAc). Numerous events to mark the 260th anniversary of Shusha fortress will take place in Azerbaijan and European countries, Shusha`s department of culture and tourism said.

Jeddah, Aug 30, spa -- Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy
Premier and Interior Minister, graced last night a meeting organized

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- The largest investor and distributor of "Haeundae"
vowed strong legal action against digital thefts of the South Korean blockbuster

TOKYO, Aug. 31 Kyodo -
The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan scored a landslide victory in
Sunday's hotly contested general election, dealing a crushing blow to the

Today in Korean history

Sept. 1

1946 -- The Rodong Sinmun, which later became North Korea's official newspaper.
is published for the first time.

(ATTN: CORRECTS party name in 2nd para)
By Kim Hyun
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korea demanded Monday that Japan "break with its

Baku, August 30 (AzerTAc). Seven Azerbaijani tourism companies will participate in the International French Travel Market - Top Resa exhibition to be held in September in Paris.

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- The government said Sunday it plans to introduce
electronic tracking anklets for people released after being imprisoned for
violent crimes like murder.