Peace talks continue between North and South Korea aimed at resolving a crisis that has brought the two countries to the brink of war. Talks in the village of Panmunjom began shortly after the North Korean deadline expired, calling for the suspension of all propaganda transmissions across the border from Seoul.
The dialogue in Panmunjom, where the cease-fire of the Korean war was signed, offers the possibility for both parties to take a step back, even if finding an acceptable compromise will be difficult. Seoul has refused to suspend propaganda operations until Pyongyang formally apologizes for mine explosions that have mutilated two South Korean soldiers on patrol in the demilitarized zone.
North Korea has already made it known that it will take no responsibility for the explosions, accusing the South of fabricating false evidence.
The four delegates - two from each country - include the adviser to the South Korean president, Kim Kwan-jin, and the man considered the number two of Kim Jong-un's regime, Hwang Pyong-so.
(photo: US DoD archive)
