"Ri Gun" (??) is the Director General of the North American Affairs Bureau of the Foreign Ministry of North Korea. He also serves as North Korea's deputy nuclear negotiator to the Six-Party Talks. His visit to the United States in October 2009, following North Korea's declared desire to return to direct negotiations with the U.S., prompted worldwide media attention.

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Our position is consistent that (North Korea) cannot return to the talks in the midst of the continued pressure (from the U.S.).

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We have a consistent position not to return to the talks in the midst of the continued pressure.

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