The Ministry of National Defense on Friday (October 23) officially proposed holding inter-Korean military talks with North Korea to resolve issues including discrepancies over the Military Demarcation Line (MDL).

Kim Hong-cheol, deputy minister for national defense policy at the Defense Ministry, emphasized the need for the talks in a statement, saying, "Because perceptions of the location of the Military Demarcation Line differ, there is a high possibility of accidental clashes unless special measures are taken."

Kim added, "Trilateral talks including the United Nations Command are also possible, and the specific schedule and venue could be discussed through Panmunjom."