Hong Kong (Fides Service) - "The reform measures taken by Pyongyang in July are mainly an increase in wages to boost production, price adjustments and abolishment of food rationing coupon system. This is a drastic change in life-style which affects the whole country, but it is too early to analyze the potential implications of the changes. What remains clear however is the fact that the need for humanitarian assistance has not changed and will be particularly crucial if the country is going through a transition". This is the warning issued by Swiss born Kathi Zellweger, Caritas Hong Kong directress of international cooperation . "It will therefore remain important for Caritas to protect the most vulnerable, provide humanitarian assistance (including food aid), support farming in food-insecure areas and assist in the health sector at grassroots level. See full of report by Ms Zellweger in English www.fides.org MS (Fides Service 30/10/2002)