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Published 11/03/2009 by China Post

N. Korea presses U.S. on bilateral talks

SEOUL -- North Korea Monday pressed the United States to hold direct talks on ending their nuclear standoff, and vowed to “go its own way” if Washington refuses to do so.

Repeating an earlier offer, the hardline communist state said successful bilateral talks could lead to a resumption...

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