12/18/2012
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"It is important for the stability of the region and beyond that there be a smooth transition of power in North Korea."
"We will not lift or lessen sanctions just for the sake of resuming talks."
"We will continue to engage in our dual-track strategy on the DPRK nuclear issue."
"We recognize and appreciate that, given Iran's significant trade with South Korea, this decision to robustly implement U.N. Security Council resolution 1929 is not without cost."