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UN nuclear watchdog invited to visit North Korea
Source: BBC
20 March 2012 Last updated at 04:48 GMT
North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator has confirmed UN nuclear inspectors have been invited to the country for the first time in three years.
Ri Yong-ho said the aim of the move was to implement a deal with the US.
The North last month agreed to suspend nuclear and long-range missile tests in return for food aid. It also agreed to allow UN inspectors in, the US said.
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But North Korea's pledge to co-operate with the international community was thrown into doubt last week, when Pyongyang announced plans to launch what it called a rocket-mounted satellite.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17439840
