The South Korean press is abuzz with rumors that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is on a secret visit to China for the second time this year.
Of course, there's nothing in the Chinese press. China routinely doesn't mention any visit by Kim until after he has left the country.
Here you can read a short statement from the semi-official Yonhap news agency throwing cold water on the rumors.
China has grown unhappy with North Korea following its sudden salvo of ballistic missile launches in early July, and insistent reports that it wants to conduct a nuclear test, giving evidence to the world of its nuclear capabilities.
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