South Koreans make love, not war

Posted By Carolyn O'Hara Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 1:24 PM Share

South Koreans are taking to the sheets to relieve stress triggered by Kim Jong-Il's nuclear test. Condom sales and motel bookings are way up this month south of the DMZ. South Koreans are also flocking to stock up on butane gas and ramen noodle packs. Turns out a nuclear date is a cheap one.

Hat tip: Guardian Newsblog

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