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North Korea Diplomacy Picks up in China

IN THIS ISSUE: North Korea diplomacy picks up in China, plan for new Navy wharf at Bangor fires up nuke debate, India to test Agni 5 missile 'within 2-3 months,' nuclear energy 2011, secret war against Iran, Scottish trident nuclear plans "would leave UK without deterrent."

Published on January 10, 2012
 

Denuclearization Top Priority as North Korea Diplomacy Picks up in China

Jeremy Laurence | Reuters

Kim Jong-Il

North Korea has held secret talks with Japan in what is believed to be their first contact since the death of long-time leader Kim Jong-il, Japanese media said, as Pyongyang's closest ally China and South Korea vowed to work closely on denuclearizing the North.

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak's office said in a statement after his meeting with China's Premier Wen Jiabao that the two "shared the view that denuclearization of the Korean peninsula as well as peace and stability are of paramount importance and agreed to continue to closely consult and cooperate each other."

Separately, the nuclear envoys from China and South Korea met on the sidelines of Lee's state visit to discuss denuclearizing the North, which has twice tested nuclear devices.     Full Article



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