SKorea says Russia gas project might accelerate.

SEOUL, September 9 (Itar-Tass) -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak
said that a major gas pipeline project involving Russia and the two
Koreas could move forward "faster than expected" as it would benefit all
sides involved.
"North Korea and Russia are in talks and we are also in talks with
Russia. There will be a point where the three parties reach an agreement.
I think it will proceed faster than expected," Lee said on Thursday adding
"It will be great if the project materializes."
The project is to deliver Siberian natural gas to South Korea via the
communist North. It gained momentum in recent weeks after North Korean
leader Kim Jong-il discussed the project with Russian President Dmitry
Medvedev during his trip to Russia last month, Yonhap news agency said.
The two parties said they agreed to set up a joint committee to
promote the project.