Sunday, June 16, 2013

North Korea Wants High-Level Talks With The U.S.

North Korea recently threatened nuclear and missile strikes against the US

North Korea Proposes High-Level Talks With US -- BBC

North Korea has proposed high-level talks with the US days after cancelling a meeting with South Korean officials.

The National Defence Commission said in a statement it wanted "serious discussions" with the US to "secure peace and stability in the region".

US and North Korean officials meet periodically, but have not engaged in high-level talks since 2009.

Earlier this year Pyongyang threatened to launch a nuclear attack on both the US and South Korea.

For years the North has cajoled the US and regional neighbours with a mixture of dire threats and promises of co-operation.

Correspondents say Pyongyang is constantly trying to improve its bargaining position to extract more food aid or fuel.

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More News On North Korea Wanting Direct Talks With The U.S.

North Korea Seeks Talks With U.S. -- Wall Street Journal
N. Korea Proposes ‘High-Level’ Talks With U.S. to Ease Tensions -- Bloomberg Businessweek
North Korea proposes high-level nuclear talks with US -- FOX News/AP
North Korea Proposes Talks with U.S. -- Voice of America
North Korea offers 'high-level talks' with US -- Al Jazeera
N. Korea Proposes High-Level Talks With Washington -- RIA Novosti

My Comment: This dog and pony show is becoming very predictable from North Korea.

1 comment:

D.Plowman said...

Easy prediction: Once again, the US will re-open talks and set the groundwork for food/resources, continuing the circle once again.