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N. Korea snubs South's offer of Red Cross talks

By 신용배

Published : March 6, 2014 - 11:09

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  North Korea on Thursday rejected South Korea's proposal to hold Red Cross talks to discuss regular reunions of families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War.

   The North's Red Cross said in a message to its South Korean counterpart that an appropriate atmosphere has not been created for the proposed talks, according to the unification ministry.

   The ministry, which handles inter-Korean affairs, expressed regret over the North's rejection.

   The North's move came a day after South Korea proposed that the rival Koreas hold Red Cross talks with North Korea next week to discuss regular family reunions. (Yonhap)