Analysts upbeat on Russia-DPRK summit

The much anticipated Russia-DPRK summit is seen as a possible chance to break the deadlock in denuclearization talks, ease Pyongyang's sanctions pressure and catalyze a new drive for economic development in the region, analysts said.

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, at Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok, Russia, with peaceful resolution of the Korean Peninsula's nuclear issues topping the agenda.

The summit was the first between the two leaders since they took office.