Former South Korean president calls for diplomacy with North

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Updated June 12, 2009 18:49:11

It's been nine years since his historic meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il, and last night, former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung addressed a packed hall on the issue.

The Nobel Laureate, now aged 83, called for renewed diplomatic efforts to ease tension on the Korean peninsula.

Presenter: Brett Cole
Speaker: Kim Dae-jung, former South Korean President

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