North Korea has agreed to hold high-level talks with South next week to discuss the details about an inter-Korean summit.
The South Korean news agency, Yonhap quoted the Ministry of Unification as saying on Saturday that North Korea has given its nod to the South's proposal for the talks.
South Korea's Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon will lead a three-member delegation.
The Unification Ministry said in a release, "North Korea delivered its agreement via the border communication channel today, saying it will send a three-member delegation headed by Ri Son-gwon, chairman of the Committee for Peaceful Reunification."
"The government will make full preparations for the inter-Korean summit through the March 29 talks," it added.
Earlier on Thursday, Seoul had informed the Pyongyang via a border communication channel of its proposal for the talks.
Leaders of both countries are expected to hold a meeting on the sidelines on the summit, which will take place in late April.
In the year 2000 and 2007 was the last time when South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a meeting.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app