Japan-N. Korea 3-track talks get under way in Beijing

BEIJING, China - North Korean delegate Song Il Ho (2nd from R) and members of his North Korean delegation attend talks with Japan in Beijing on Feb. 4 under a new three-track format to try to solve complex problems preventing the countries from normalizing diplomatic relations.

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