ROK presses DPRK on dialogue proposal

SEOUL - The Republic of Korea on Friday urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to make a positive response to dialogue overtures earlier this week to discuss military and humanitarian affairs.

ROK Defense Ministry spokesman Moon Sang-kyun said that defusing military tensions and restoring communication channels between the military authorities was crucial for establishing peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula.

He urged the DPRK once again to rapidly make a positive response to Seoul's dialogue offer.