The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has expressed a tough view on the prospects of denuclearizing North Korea.

Rep. Park Jie-won proposed recognizing North Korea as a nuclear state, prompting criticism from the People Power Party. The Democratic Party distanced itself from Park, calling his views personal.

The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week. ------------ (2nd LD) Swiss ambassador to N. Korea assumes post after presenting credentials SEOUL -- Switzerland's top envoy to ...