North, South Korea Hold Rare Talks Ahead of Asian Games

North and South Korea held talks Thursday to discuss the North's participation in the Asian Games being held later this year in the South. Ahead of the meeting at the border village of Panmunjom, the head of the North's Olympic Committee, Son Kwang Ho, expressed optimism. "In this meeting, through joint efforts, let us aim for trust and understanding, and on these principles let us resolve any problems," said Ho. The focus of the working-level meeting, which lasted...

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