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South, North Korea have restored hotlines as leaders seek to rebuild ties

Asia Pacific · 4:07 AM UTC

South and North Korea have restored their once-severed hotlines as part of efforts by the two countries' leaders to rebuild strained ties, Seoul's presidential Blue House said on Tuesday.

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Olympics · 4:32 AM UTCStorm buffets venues but Tokyo Games go on

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