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North Korea and South Korea talk

South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon, right, shakes hands with the head of North Korean delegation Ri Son Gwon during their meeting

South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon, right, shakes hands with the head of North Korean delegation Ri Son Gwon during their meeting Source: Korea Pool

North Korea and South Korea have released a joint statement saying the countries have agreed to hold military talks and resolve problems through dialogue. It comes after the reopening of the North's military hotline with South Korea, which will fully operate from today.



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