Japanese, DPRK Officials Arrive for Fence-mending Talks

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Japanese, DPRK Officials Arrive for Fence-mending Talks

Representatives from Japan and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Monday for talks aimed at normalizing bilateral relations.

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Representatives from Japan and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Monday for talks aimed at normalizing bilateral relations.

The talks, which are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, come as a result of last month's summit between Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and DPRK leader Kim Jong-il.

The two countries have yet to establish diplomatic ties. Previous efforts to resume formal relations broke down two years ago when the DPRK side denied its role in the abductions of Japanese citizens decades ago.

It is reported that the DPRK's admission of the abductions lastmonth cleared the way for the resumption of the stalled talks.

Koizumi said in Mexico on Monday that the coming talks would have "a great impact on peace and stability" in the region.

"We intend to make the talks comprehensive," he said, adding: "We will discuss the abduction issue and security, as well as problems of the past, the present and the future."

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