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Seoul proposes dialogue to formalize peace with North Korea

The South Korean president has urged Pyongyang to resume negotiations to end the Korean War.

16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The president of South Korea has called on North Korea to resume dialogue and work towards replacing the existing armistice with a formal peace agreement. This proposal also includes the possibility of discussing progress in Pyongyang's nuclear program, according to recent reports.

Despite Seoul's efforts to restart talks, there has been no response from North Korea to these overtures, leaving the future of negotiations in suspense.

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