North Korea expressed regret over a landmine incident that wounded South Korean Soldiers this month.
A joint statement issued by South Korea and North Korea after a weekend of talks in response to escalating violence, added that South Korea had agreed to stop anti-north propaganda broadcasts.
Follow up talks have been arranged to discuss a variety of issues including improving ties, reports Reuters.
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