Cumbre entre las dos Coreas

Por segunda vez en más de medio siglo, los mandatarios de las dos Coreas se reúnen.

Korea leaders in historic talks

The leaders of North and South Korea have begun formal talks on the second day of their historic summit in Pyongyang. However, correspondents say expectations for any lasting progress between the two countries are modest.

This report from John Sudworth:

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The second day of this rare three-day meeting of the two Korean leaders has been set aside for the main negotiations, but very little information has been released about exactly what President Roh Moo-hyun and Chairman Kim Jong-il will be talking about. It's thought the two leaders may discuss some contentious military issues - the location of the sea boundary between their two countries for example, and proposals to strengthen economic ties.

Meanwhile, the body language between the two leaders during their public walkabout in Pyongyang is being heavily scrutinised, with some commentators suggesting Kim Jong-il's frosty demeanour conveyed a lack of enthusiasm and sincerity. The South Korean government has responded, saying it is receiving a wholehearted and appropriate welcome.

John Sudworth, BBC News, Seoul

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rare
raro/a o poco común

the main negotiations
las principales negociaciones o las conversaciones más importantes

contentious
(temas militares) contenciosos o polémicos

the sea boundary
frontera marítima

economic ties
lazos comerciales

the body language
el lenguaje corporal

public walkabout
paseo de un líder o una autoridad entre el público

heavily scrutinised
está siendo intensamente escudriñado o examinado

frosty demeanour
conducta fría

wholehearted
sincero y con entusiasmo

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