Japan, N. Korea begin 2nd day of talks in Beijing

Japan, N. Korea begin 2nd day of talks in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Chief Japanese delegate Akitaka Saiki responds to questions from reporters at a Beijing hotel on Dec. 25 before Japan and North Korea began a second day of talks with the focus on whether they can agree on setting up three working groups to address outstanding issues that have stalled negotiations on normalizing diplomatic relations.

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