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Published 11/02/2009 by Channel NewsAsia

North Korea says time for US to decide on bilateral talks

hrs SEOUL: North Korea said Monday it is time for the United States to decide whether to hold bilateral talks, and vowed to 'go our own way' if Washington refuses dialogue. 'As we have made it clear that we are ready to take part in multilateral talks, including the six-party talks, depending on the...

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...refuses dialogue. "As we have made it clear that we are ready to take part in multilateral talks, including the six-party talks, depending on the results of talks with the United States, it s time for the United States to make a determination" a foreign ministry...

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