This is a topic that was specifically mentioned in the fourth round, that North Korea has the right to peaceful use to nuclear energy. This will be discussed at an appropriate time.

Both sides reiterated their commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Korean nuclear issue by dialogue.

I am no fortune-teller, but from my observations we have reason to believe that the fifth round of talks will be held on schedule and will lead to results.

All of North Korea is a jail.

Inside, I’m assaulted by the evening propaganda broadcasts coming over the apartment’s hardwired loudspeaker. There’s one in every apartment and factory floor in Pyongyang

I felt like a frog that had just come out of its pit, from which it had contemplated the circle of sky outlined by the rim, and taken it for the whole of the world. I had passed through to the other side of the mirror. (162)