In this photo released by Korean Central News Agency and distributed by Korea News Service in Tokyo, French envoy Jack Lang, left, is greeted by North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun as they meet in Pyongyang, capital of the reclusive nation, on Tuesday November 10, 2009. The French president's special envoy on North Korea held talks Tuesday with the country's foreign minister during a visit to Pyongyang to explore the possibility of establishing diplomatic ties with the communist regime. AP Photo logo AP Photo 27 months ago

In this photo released by Korean Central News Agency and distributed by Korea News Service in Tokyo, French envoy Jack Lang, left, is greeted by North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun as they meet in Pyongyang, capital of the reclusive nation, on Tuesday November 10, 2009. The French president's special envoy on North Korea held talks Tuesday with the country's foreign minister during a visit to Pyongyang to explore the possibility of establishing diplomatic ties with the communist regime.

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