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U.S Says N. Korea Talks Possible in February
February of what year? SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Washingtonâs point man for North Korea said Sunday that a fresh round of talks on the communist stateâs nuclear standoff could open as early as February. Assistant Secretary of State James Kelly, who arrived in South Korea on Sunday, said he was "mildly optimistic" about the prospects of six-nation talks. mildly optimistic is diplospeak for "we may get around to it sometime." We "may be able to have another round of six-party talks before very long. Perhaps even this month of February," Kelly told reporters upon arrival in Seoul. "After which weâll have to huddle and talk a good long while about what to do next." Meanwhile, North Korea claimed the U.S. military conducted at least 190 spy flights against it in January, accusing Washington of mapping in preparation for a sudden attack. North Koreaâs official news agency KCNA said Saturday that U-2, RC-135 and other reconnaissance planes of the U.S. military were used to commit "round-the-clock" espionage. Just like theyâve been doing every month since about, oh, 1953 or so. You guys ever figure out why? Posted by: Steve White 2004-02-01 |
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