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Headline Roundup January 9th, 2018

North Korea and South Korea Agree to Hold Military Talks

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North and South Korea agreed to hold military talks, a joint statement said after the two Koreas engaged in formal dialogue on Tuesday for the first time in more than two years.

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North, South Korea agree to talks aimed at reducing military tensions
North, South Korea agree to talks aimed at reducing military tensions

Washington Examiner

News

North Korea has agreed to "actively cooperate" with South Korea in talks to reduce military tensions ahead of next month's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

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OPINION: Can South Korea Avoid Getting Played by the North?
OPINION: Can South Korea Avoid Getting Played by the North?

New York Times (News)

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The talks that opened this week between the North and South Korean governments are off to an inauspicious start: Even before negotiators could settle into their seats, the North had pocketed its first concession from the South, offering nothing in return.

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North Korea, South Korea agree to hold military talks
North Korea, South Korea agree to hold military talks

Reuters

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North and South Korea agreed to hold military talks, a joint statement said after the two Koreas engaged in formal dialogue on Tuesday for the first time in more than two years.

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