Russian President to Visit North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a brief visit to North Korea at the invitation of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il.

North Korea's official Central News Agency announced the visit Friday, but did not specified a date.

Japan's national broadcaster NHK says Putin's visit may take place just before a summit meeting of major industrialized nations to be held July 21-23 in Japan.



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