N. Korea sends special envoy to Thailand

N. Korea sends special envoy to Thailand

Li Do Sop, director general of the North Korean government's protocol department, speaks to journalists in Bangkok on March 17 following his talks with Thai Foreign Ministry officials on a recent abduction attempt in Thailand by Pyongyang agents. ''I came here as an envoy to convey official regret to Thailand...(and to) find a good solution in cooperation,'' Li said.

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