DPRK leader's trip raises hopes about resumption of Six-Party Talks even as its timing leaves many guessing

The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-il's five-day trip to China was officially made known by state media on both sides only after he had wrapped up the visit.

The nature of the visit had aroused keen speculation even as the global media gave detailed reports about every stop in Kim's tour itinerary.