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South Korea proposes border talks to avert clashes

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South Korea proposes border talks to avert clashes

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South Korea has urged North Korea to hold military talks to clarify the land border and reduce the risk of accidental clashes, following a recent landmine explosion in the demilitarized zone that injured South Korean soldiers. The proposal comes as Pyongyang has cut off a military hotline and said it will no longer pursue dialogue with Seoul, which it has called an enemy.

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