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China-Japan-Koreas
Two Koreas to jointly celebrate Liberation Day
2005-08-14
More evidence that the SKors should be left to their own devices.
SEOUL - A North Korean delegation arrived in the South on Sunday for joint celebrations of the 60th anniversary of independence from Japanese colonial rule despite the unresolved crisis over Pyongyang’s nuclear plans. The four-day event highlights renewed exchanges between the two Koreas and comes during a recess in inconclusive six-party talks aimed at ending the North’s nuclear ambitions.

Two North Korean passenger jets flew from Pyongyang to Inchon, near Seoul, carrying 182 delegates led by senior communist party official Kim Ki-nam. Security was heavy at Inchon International Airport, but the North Koreans, wearing badges depicting North Korean leader Kim Il-sung, passed through the terminal in smiles and were warmly greeted by welcoming South Koreans.

South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon has said Seoul planned to hold discussions with visiting officials to help negotiate an agreement when the six-party nuclear talks resume.

The North Korean officials were scheduled to visit the South’s national cemetery during their visit where many of the remains of South Korea’s war veterans are buried. The unprecedented visit to the national cemetery is seen by Seoul as a new turn in the two Koreas’ relations. “There is a great historic significance in this since it marks the beginning of a process of healing the pain of an unfortunate past of division and national struggle,” South Korean Vice Unification Minister Rhee Bong-jo said on Friday.

Conservative South Korean groups however said they planned to disrupt some of the events, including the national cemetery visit.
Posted by:Steve White

#2  But, but, but....no Thunderuns through the 'tourist' district in the vill outside the front camp. New in town GI?
Posted by: Elmavirong Greating7173   2005-08-14 05:23  

#1  Well, we really should get rid of the biggest obstacle to reunification. Namely, the US Forces stationed there.

I know the guys will really miss the kimchee if we bring them home, but I think they'll adjust nicely.
Posted by: Desert Blondie   2005-08-14 01:20  

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