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Now playing Next Korea North and South Korea end stand off after intense talks Tensions on the Korean peninsula are reduced after the North and South agree to end the their stand off over landmines and propaganda broadcasts 24/08/2015
Now playing Next Korea Apologise, or propaganda continues, South Korea tells Pyongyang Apologise, or anti-North Korea propaganda will continue, South Korea tells Pyongyang as the situation remains tense despite talks between the two sides. 24/08/2015
Now playing Next Korea Day two of North and South Korea crisis talks to ease tensions North and South Korea are holding a second day of talks in what is being seen as a positive sign in efforts to ease tensions that have brought the 23/08/2015