DPRK dispatching nuclear envoy to US

DPRK's senior nuclear envoy, Ri Gun, will visit the US later this month. The landmark visit could pave the way for restarting dialogue between the two countries.

The DPRK hopes Washington will reciprocate by sending envoys to Pyongyang. The DPRK's leader, Kim Jong-Il, says his country is willing to resume stalled six-party talks, but wants to talk to the US first.