South Korea invites North for military talks over border

South Korea has proposed military talks with North Korea to ease rising tensions along their heavily fortified border. Seoul wants to confirm the precise location of the Military Demarcation Line, restore military communication channels and prevent accidental clashes. Deputy Defence Minister Kim Hong-cheol said dates and locations could be discussed through Panmunjom and that South Korea was open to three-way talks with the US-led United Nations Command. Pyongyang’s response is uncertain as North Korea increases military activity and adds border fortifications.