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April 16, 2012

Only a Setback for North Korea

Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg Free Press

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There were some red faces in Pyongyang last week -- bluster often leads to blushing, particularly on the international scene. But pink cheeks don't usually lead to changes in policy, particularly in places like Pyongyang.

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