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PacNet #2 – North Korea: Making Up Lost Ground?

January 14, 2000

On January 4, 2000, Italy became the first G7 nation to establish full diplomatic relations with North Korea. This newyear gift is the first fruit of a new bid over the past year to mend diplomatic fences and forge fresh partnerships. That effort may well net further catches soon, possibly including Australia, Canada, and the Philippines.