Unification minister urges N. Korea to join talks on inter-Korean border

South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young urged North Korea to accept a proposal for military talks aimed at clarifying the inter-Korean border and restoring communication to prevent clashes. The talks follow a land mine incident in the Demilitarized Zone that injured South Korean soldiers. Chung emphasized the need for dialogue to maintain peace and replace the armistice with a lasting peace system.