N. Korea hints at slowing of nuclear disablement steps

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Hyun Hak Bong, deputy director of the North Korean Foreign Ministry's American affairs bureau, answers a media question following talks with Chinese and South Korean diplomats in Pyongyang on Dec. 26. Hyun hinted North Korea will slow the pace of disablement work being carried out on its nuclear facilities, saying a delay in the delivery of energy aid the country was promised as a reward leaves them no choice but to do so. (Kyodo)

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