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http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8RDGHJG0&show_article=1

"GENEVA (AP) - North Korea agreed Sunday to account for and disable its atomic programs by the end of the year, offering its first timeline for a process long sought by nuclear negotiators, the chief U.S. envoy said.

Kim Gye Gwan, head of the North Korean delegation, said separately his country's willingness to cooperate was clear—in return for "political and economic compensation"—but he mentioned no dates. ..." for the rest http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8RDGHJG0&show_article=1

That could be pretty significant if it is an example to other countries that being listed unfavorably isn't forever and that peaceful behavior is rewarded. This really seems like it could be a big diplomatic victory for the Bush Administration that could have a long lasting effect. There are questions of course. I wonder how it would effect troop deployments in South Korea for one.