World Notes SOUTH KOREA

Ever since their country was divided at the end of World War II, reunification has been an emotive issue for all Koreans. The problem became especially acute in South Korea last month, when a planned march by students to Panmunjom, on the dividing line, degenerated into clashes with police. Last week, in a nationally televised address, President Roh Tae Woo offered a six-point proposal to bring the two Koreas closer.

The plan, which envisions increased trade and diplomatic contacts and the reopening of mail service, won support from South Korea's three main opposition leaders. Even students, who plan another march on Aug. 15, conceded that the move was a belated first step toward reunification.