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S.Korea offers talks with N.Korea to discuss reunion of separated families

14 Sept 02:11 Key points summarised by AI

South Korea made its first direct overture under President Yoon Suk-yeol, proposing talks with North Korea to discuss the reunion of families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War.
Unification Minister Kwon Young-se extended the offer, stating Seoul is open to Pyongyang's preferences for the date, venue, agenda, and format of the discussions.
Despite the humanitarian focus and timing before the Chuseok holiday, prospects for the talks appear unpromising due to strained cross-border ties and North Korea's ongoing weapons buildup.
Seoul clarified it is not considering 'special incentives' like food aid and affirmed its commitment to continuously propose discussions on humanitarian matters, even if the initial offer is rejected.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.