Friday, January 5, 2018

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: North Korea accepts South's proposal for talks



North Korea finally answered South Korea's proposal for talks. The two sides will meet next Tuesday to discuss issues on sending North Korean delegation to PyeongChang and issues related to improving inter-Korean ties.

The North agreed to hold talks on January 9th at the Peace House located in the shared border village.

Pyongyang said the high-level talks will be focused on sending the North Korean delegation to 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and other matters related to improving ties. They also said practical details will be discussed through exchanging documents at the communication room at Panmunjeom.

The fax was sent by the name of Ri Son-gwon who is the chair of North Korea's committee for inter-Korean affairs. There is a  high possibility that ministerial talks will be held next Tuesday. It will be the first high-level talks since 2012.

Source: Arirang News

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