(LEAD) N. Korea unlikely to attend APEC or hold talks with U.S.: official

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A South Korean official said North Korea is unlikely to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit or hold talks with the United States. The report signals limited prospects for engagement but provides no further details in the available description.

SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is unlikely to attend the Asia Pacific Ec...