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North and South Korean officials reach deal after talks

North and South Korean officials have struck a deal after negotiations to end tensions on the peninsula.

The dispute, over South Korea's anti-North propaganda broadcasts, had brought the two sides to the brink of armed conflict.

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North and South Korean officials to meet amid tensions

Talks to be held between top officials on both sides. Credit: Reuters

Top aides to the leaders of North and South Korea will meet at the Panmunjom truce village close to the military border on Saturday to discuss the situation on the Korean peninsula, the South's presidential office said.

It comes amid high tensions following an exchange of artillery fire on Thursday.

The meeting is due to take place half an hour after North Korea's previously set ultimatum demanding that the South halt its loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts along the border or face military action.

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