North Korea says nuclear talks are working

BEIJING, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- North Korea has assured China it is committed to nuclear talks that resume in November.

China Daily reports North Korean leader Kim Jong-il called the most recent round of talks hard-won and positive.

The two countries, along with Japan, Russia, South Korea and the United States have been in on-again, off-again talks regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

In a statement after a meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao, Kim said an end to the nuclear issue will come from the talks.

Hu said he will "push for new progress" in the next round of talks.