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<p>In recent weeks, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic
of Korea (ROK) have exchanged fire across the Demilitarised Zone which separates both
countries. On 10 October, DPRK troops fired at balloons containing leaflets sent by
South Korean non-governmental organisation activists across the border resulting in
the ROK military returning fire. On 19 October, the ROK fired warning shots at DPRK
troops approaching the border resulting in another exchange of fire. No casualties
were reported. <br><br>We call on both sides to exercise restraint. Both the DPRK
and ROK have recently engaged in dialogue, including holding high-level military talks
on 15 October. We welcome the news that a provisional agreement was reached for the
resumption of inter-Korean high level dialogue and hope this leads to real progress,
including on reunions of families separated during the Korean War.</p>
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