North, South Korea propose landmark meetings
Seoul - North Korea proposed holding working-level talks at the weekend with South Korea, ahead of a possible meeting between ministers of the two countries next week, South Korea's Yonhap News agency reported Friday.
Pyongyang suggested that the preparatory talks take place in the Kaesong industrial zone on Sunday, Yonhap reported.
The joint industrial zone was shut two months ago following a deterioration in ties between the two countries over Pyongyang's nuclear tests. Pyongyang said Thursday that it would like the zone to reopen.
The negotiations in Kaesong would prepare for a meeting between ministers from both sides in Seoul on June 12, Yonhap said.
The talks in Seoul would be the first direct discussions between the two governments in over two years.//DPA
