Inter-factional Dialogue

Ruling Grand National Party floor leader Ahn Sang-soo (left in front row) holds talks with Rep. Huh Tae-yul of the pro-Park Geun-hye faction Friday, the last day of the party`s five-day general meeting at the National Assembly on resolving the dispute over Sejong City. Party Chairman Chung Mong-joon (right in back row) speaks to Cho Hae-jin of the pro-Lee Myung-bak faction. Party members and analysts are mixed over the gathering. Critics say the rival factions confirmed differences in their perceptions at the gathering, while others say it left open room for political compromise.

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