DPRK hints at flexibility in Six-Party Talks

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) hinted at flexibility in its position on the Six-Party Talks yesterday, raising hopes that a new round of negotiations aimed at dismantling its nuclear weapons program could make headway.

The DPRK's chief negotiator, Kim Kye-gwan, dropped the hint in Beijing where he was meeting with Chinese counterpart Wu Dawei and Republic of Korea (ROK) envoy Chun Yung-woo.

ROK chief negotiator Chun Yung-woo (right) and DPRK negotiator for the Six-Party Talks Kim Kye-gwan leave a meeting in Beijing yesterday. AFP

"Everything can change," Kim told reporters after meeting Chun, when asked if there has been any change in the DPRK's position. He did not elaborate.