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North Korea Agrees To Talks With South
North Korea accepts South Korea's invitation to the first high level talks between the two nations in more than two years.
North Korea accepts South Korea's invitation to the first high level talks between the two nations in more than two years. South Korea's unification ministry says they will discuss improving ties between the North and South, as well as the upcoming Winter Olympics in Pyeonchang in South Korea.
Also in the programme: Pro-government rallies continue in Iran; and a visit to one of China's poorest villages.
(Photo: A South Korean soldier in front of an advert for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Credit: Getty Images)
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