SEOUL, Nov 12 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said on Friday "big progress" had been achieved at a meeting of negotiators through the night, although he provided no details the specific issues.
"Sherpas had a meeting overnight and I thank you leaders for the big progress achieved at the meeting," Lee said while opening the first major summit session between leaders from the Group of 20 developed and major emerging economies.
An early part of the session was televised. (Reporting by Yoo Choonsik; Editing by Jeremy Laurence)