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| N. Korea Seeks Dialogue With South |
| 2002-07-25 |
| In an abrupt shift, North Korea expressed regret Thursday for a deadly naval clash with the South and proposed talks next month. The South said it viewed the letter as an ''apology'' that could ease tensions on the divided peninsula. The announcement was a surprising turnaround after weeks of tension and harsh rhetoric from North Korea after the June 29 sea battle. Just Wednesday, Pyongyang was warning of more confrontations along the dispute border in the Yellow Sea. Wonder what brought that on? The Dear Leader ran out of champagne? The communication from the communist North also was a boost for South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, whose efforts to engage the backward but heavily armed neighbor have been harshly criticized by domestic opponents. His detractors accused him of providing aid and other perks to the North while getting little in return. How can you describe gunfire as "little in return"? |
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| Posted by: Dan Hartung 2002-07-26 00:14:12 |