Cheong "Unification Ministry and Military to Prioritize Restoration of Inter-Korean Communication Lines"

Restoration of Inter-Korean Communication Line, Regular Morning and Afternoon Calls Resumed
Cheongwadae Responds to Questions on Inter-Korean Leaders' Call: "No Agreement Made"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] A senior official at the Blue House stated on the 27th regarding the decision to restore the inter-Korean communication line, "The communication line operated by the Ministry of Unification and the military was restored first."

The Blue House conveyed that the restoration of the communication line was the result of consultations between both North and South Korea. It was explained that the operation would be based on the situation when the communication line was functioning normally in the past.

A senior official at the Blue House said, "Through the initial call between the heads of the inter-Korean liaison offices, it was decided to resume regular calls twice a day, in the morning and afternoon, as before. There has been no consultation regarding calls between the two leaders."

The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

In this regard, the initial call was made at 10 a.m. via the West Sea military communication line, and at 11 a.m. through the inter-Korean liaison office.

Meanwhile, a senior official at the Blue House added, "(Regarding the hotline call between the two leaders) it is a matter to be discussed gradually."

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