ARF to welcome N. Korea's denuke steps as 6-way talks gain momentum

ARF to welcome N. Korea's denuke steps as 6-way talks gain momentum

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso (C), South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Song Min Soon (R) and North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun (left back to the camera) are seated for the 14th ministerial meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum in Manila on Aug. 2. The ministers from 27 Asia-Pacific nations and their dialogue partners are expected to welcome North Korea's announcement that it will implement its commitment to denuclearize itself.

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