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Published Aug 04 2009 by PBS


Clinton Meets With Kim Jong Il on Surprise North Korea Trip

In a surprise visit to Pyongyang to try to secure the release of two jailed U.S. journalists, former President Bill Clinton met with reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on Tuesday, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency. U.S. officials declined to comment on the...

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...possibility of "a dramatic turnaround by North Korea that could lead to a new phase of negotiations." But trade data suggest...
Clinton Meets With Kim Jong Il on Surprise North Korea Trip [PBS - Aug 04 2009]
...was complete. "While this solely private mission to secure the release of two Americans is on the ground, we will have no comment" White House spokesman...
Clinton Meets With Kim Jong Il on Surprise North Korea Trip [PBS - Aug 04 2009]
...in a statement. "We do not want to jeopardize the success of former President Clinton's mission." Many analysts predicted...
Clinton Meets With Kim Jong Il on Surprise North Korea Trip [PBS - Aug 04 2009]
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