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South Korea’s president calls for Pyongyang talks following DMZ explosions

Seoul's military had demanded North Korea apologize after three South Korean officers were injured in an explosion inside the Demilitarized Zone.

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  1. 4h agoSouth Korea’s president calls for Pyongyang talks following DMZ explosions
  2. 6h agoSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex trades flat, Nifty below 22,600; auto stocks lead losses
  3. 17h agoMBKS, Methodist Church launch joint community initiatives for Kuching youth and seniors
  4. Sep 30China’s Two-Speed Economy Spurs Yawning Gap Between Stocks, Yuan
  5. Sep 30Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex gains over 150 pts, Nifty below 22,750; TCS up 1%, Adani Ports drops 2%
  6. Sep 30China factory activity ends 2-month slump in September
  7. Sep 30Seoul envoy reaffirms South Korea’s commitment to aiding US-led push to restart North Korea talks
  8. Sep 30FM Cho calls for stronger Korea-China-Japan cooperation for regional peace

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  • South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung called for dialogue with North Korea after a DMZ mine blast injured three soldiers, but Pyongyang rejected accusations and warned of retaliation.
  • Lee’s administration, pursuing a conciliatory approach, proposed a freeze (not elimination) of North Korea’s nuclear program and pushed for defense autonomy, including nuclear-powered submarines and AI-driven missile systems.
  • Tensions remain high, with Pyongyang denying involvement and escalating border fortifications, while Seoul demands an apology and accelerates defense modernization.

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