Clinton's Surprise Visit To North Korea

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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics

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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton made a surprise visit to North Korea and met its reclusive leader on Tuesday to win the freedom for two jailed American journalists. Though the Obama administration insists it was a private, humanitarian visit, some critics see it as the U.S. softening its stance on its North Korea policy. VOA's Elizabeth Lee has this report on the political implications of President Clinton's visit to North Korea.

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