World Alert: South Korea says North Korea is pulling out of a liaison office that had been one of the major achievements of their warming relations

North Korea staff members said they were pulling out due to instructions from "the superior authority," according to South Korea, which expressed its regret for the decision and hoped the North would soon return. The office opened last year amid detente between the two Koreas to facilitate close communication for joint projects.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Mar 22, 5:12 AM     South Korea says North Korea is pulling out of a liaison office that had been one of the major achievements of their warming relations North Korea staff members said they were pulling out due to instructions from "the superior authority," according to South Korea, which expressed its regret for the decision and hoped the North would soon return. The office opened last year amid detente between the two Koreas to facilitate close communication for joint projects. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071