Russian deputy FM visits N. Korea

SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- A Russian foreign ministry delegation led by its
deputy foreign minister arrived in North Korea Tuesday, the North's state media
reported.
The delegation led by Alexei Borodavkin visited Pyongyang, the Korean Central
News Agency (KCNA) said, stopping short of elaborating on detailed plans.
The KCNA also did not report whether the delegation will meet North Korean leader
Kim Jong-il during its four-day visit.
Borodavkin represents Russia at the six-party talks on the nuclear disarmament of
North Korea. The talks also include South Korea, the United States, Japan and
China.
The six-party process hit a snag in the latest round of talks last month as
Pyongyang refused to agree to a verification protocol for its nuclear facilities.
sam@yna.co.kr
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