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North Korea has turned down South Korea's proposal for Red Cross working-level talks.
The North said through the inter-Korean hotline on Thursday... that a good atmosphere for
discussing reunions for war-separated families has not been created.
It also noted the issue of holding the reunions on a regular basis should not be discussed
between Red Cross officials. Experts had earlier speculated the North would
want to hold talks at a higher level. Seoul's unification ministry said it's currently
reviewing what steps to take next. North Korea's response comes a day after the
South offered to meet for Red Cross talks next Wednesday.