Restoration of North-South Military Communication Line in Donghae District... Normal Calls on Both East and West Seas

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[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter]The inter-Korean military communication line in the East Sea area has been restored to normal after resolving technical issues.

A military official stated on the 29th, "The inter-Korean military communication line in the East Sea area was fully restored as of 9 a.m. today, and normal communication was conducted," adding, "In the West Sea area, information exchange regarding illegal fishing vessels took place."

With the restoration extending from the West Sea area to the East Sea area, all inter-Korean military communication lines are now operating normally.

The Ministry of National Defense announced that the West Sea area military communication line was normalized after 13 months on the 27th, but the East Sea area military communication line was still attempting connection due to technical problems.

Meanwhile, it is known that North Korea has not yet responded to the international merchant ship common network (hotline) between naval vessels. A military official reported that despite calls to the North for about 30 minutes at regular times in the morning and afternoon from the South, there has been no response.

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