What Is North Korea's Strategy?

A recent handout picture of Kim Jong-Il. Photo AFP

North Korea's Nuclear Overture: Honest Offer Or Old Tricks? -- Christian Science Monitor

Media reports Tuesday suggest that Pyongyang is prepared to discuss its nuclear program with the US – a significant step back from recent brinksmanship.

Washington - Pyongyang has reportedly invited the Obama administration's special envoy to North Korea to come and discuss the country's nuclear program.

As is almost always the case with North Korea, the question is: Why?

It could be a desperate attempt to head off another round of international sanctions that are already crippling the North's feeble economy.

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More News On North Korea

U.S. hints at a change in tack on bilateral talks -- Joong Ang Daily
US inches toward dialogue with NKorea -- AFP
US Resists Direct Talks with N. Korea -- Voice of America
Two Koreas to Discuss Reunions for Separated Families -- New York Times
Korean family reunion talks begin -- BBC
Envoys from Two Koreas Meet to Discuss Family Reunions -- Voice of America
Clinton's N. Korea visit opened more than one door -- L.A. Times opinion