South Korea October 19 2000 It is fitting that at the turn of the millennium, a new Korea is emerging from the old. The historic summit meeting between South and North Korea in June holds the promise of ending military tensions that have split the Korean peninsula since 1945 and of ushering in a period of peaceful co-existence leading to eventual reunification. Politics - Cold war's last frontier is thawing - Trouble on the home front - The man who would be president - Detente could unsettle balance of power Economy - First step across the barricades - Slowdown forecast next year Business - Sluggish pace of reform persists - Perspective comes from distance - Push towards clear, clean management Industry - State comes to the rescue - Shrugging off a confidence crisis - More trouble on the road ahead Information Technology - New economy outstrips the old - A regional leader for dotcoms - Online Cupid for investors