South Korea proposes inter-Korean military talks to prevent border clashes and restore communication lines amid rising tensions

South Korea has officially proposed military talks with North Korea to discuss ways to prevent accidental clashes along the border. The deputy defense minister said Seoul is seeking to restore military communication lines and ease ongoing tensions.

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have risen since an explosion in the Demilitarized Zone on September 21 injured three South Korean soldiers. Seoul blamed North Korea, which denied involvement.