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Japan seeks rare visit to North Korea by PM Koizumi
Japan's prime minister plans an unprecedented visit to Pyongyang to meet Kim Jong Il in September. The move aims to normalize ties, address past colonial animosities, and boost regional dialogue after U.S. pressure on Pyongyang. North Korea welcomed the plan as important while analysts caution against high hopes.
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