North and South Korea restored the cross-border hotline as officials conducted their first phone call since August.

The move comes just days after Kim Jong-Un's regime tested hypersonic missile and launched a long-range cruise missile last month.

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Last week North Korea had said it had launched an anti-aircraft missile. Kim had halted the inter-Korean hotline in August protesting against military drills conducted by South Korea and and US.

The reopening of the hotline ensured cross-border military communications was once again restored as Kim had earlier expressed his intention to go ahead with the service.

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North Korea's state-run media KCNA urged South Korea to fulfill its "tasks" to ensure ties between the two countries are maintained and to make "positive efforts".

The US State Department welcomed the move as "an important component in creating a more stable environment on the Korean Peninsula."

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The UN Security Council had conducted a closed door meeting after North Korea tested its missiles. The move was slammed by North Korea as tensions escalated in the Korean Peninsula. North Korea said it needed to test the missiles for the country's self defence.

However, Kim said last Wednesday that he was ready to reopen the hotline with South Korea even as he kept slamming the US administration.

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Kim had earlier dismissed the US offer of talks declaring it was a "petty trick" even as the Biden administration said it was ready to open diplomatic channels to ensure peace in the Korean Peninsula.

Kim had opened talks with former President Trump in 2018, however, it collapsed in Hanoi. North Korea then began testing missiles once again.

(With inputs from Agencies)

 
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North and South Korea restored the cross-border hotline as officials conducted their first phone call since August. The move comes just days after Kim Jong-Un's regime tested hypersonic missile and launched a long-range cruise missile last month.

North and South Korea restored the cross-border hotline as officials conducted their first phone call since August. The move comes just days after Kim Jong-Un's regime tested hypersonic missile and launched a long-range cruise missile last month. Also Read: North Korea carries out new test, fires anti-aircraft missile Last week North Korea had said it had launched an anti-aircraft missile. Kim had halted the inter-Korean hotline in August protesting against military drills conducted by South Korea and and US. The reopening of the hotline ensured cross-border military communications was once again restored as Kim had earlier expressed his intention to go ahead with the service. Also Read: Kim's sister says peace will come only if South shows 'respect' North Korea's state-run media KCNA urged South Korea to fulfill its "tasks" to ensure ties between the two countries are maintained and to make "positive efforts". The US State Department welcomed the move as "an important component in creating a more stable environment on the Korean Peninsula." Watch: North Korea has propelled a string of weapon test The UN Security Council had conducted a closed door meeting after North Korea tested its missiles. The move was slammed by North Korea as tensions escalated in the Korean Peninsula. North Korea said it needed to test the missiles for the country's self defence. However, Kim said last Wednesday that he was ready to reopen the hotline with South Korea even as he kept slamming the US administration. Also Read: Kim Jong-Un promotes sister to North Korea's top government body Kim had earlier dismissed the US offer of talks declaring it was a "petty trick" even as the Biden administration said it was ready to open diplomatic channels to ensure peace in the Korean Peninsula. Kim had opened talks with former President Trump in 2018, however, it collapsed in Hanoi. North Korea then began testing missiles once again. (With inputs from Agencies)

North and South Korea restore hotline, exchange phone call

The US said it has "no hostile intent" toward North Korea after the hypersonic missile test by Kim Jong-Un's regime this week.

The US administration asserted that&nbsp;it was ready for "serious and sustained diplomacy" in order to make &nbsp;"tangible progress".

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North Korea's state-run KCNA meanwhile reported that Kim Jong-Un had declared in the country's parliament that he is ready to reopen the inter-Korean hotline&nbsp;next month. The hotline was severed last month after North Korea protested against the joint South Korea-US military drill.

Kim Jong-Un asserted that the decision to restart the hotline with South Korea was to "realise the expectations and desire of the entire Korean nation" for recovery and durable peace in cross-border relations."

Kim, however, once again accused the United States of carrying a "hostile policy" towards the country, even as the United States said it was ready for diplomacy.

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Kim said the US offer of talks was a "petty trick". North Korea had pulled out of talks which were&nbsp;started by former US President Trump. The summit between Kim and Trump collapsed in Hanoi as the denuclearisation issue took centre stage.

The North Korean&nbsp;leader accused the US administration of trying to&nbsp;"deceive"&nbsp;the international community and "hiding its hostile acts". &nbsp;

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President Biden has repeatedly said his government is ready for talks, however, Kim's regime has been non-committal so far. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to meet on Thursday to discuss the new hypersonic missile launch.

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The meeting has been requested by the permanent members of the UNSC - France, Britain and the United States. Reports say it is likely to be a closed-door meeting.

(With inputs from Agencies)

The US said it has "no hostile intent" toward North Korea after the hypersonic missile test by Kim Jong-Un's regime this week. The US administration asserted that it was ready for "serious and sustained diplomacy" in order to make "tangible progress".

The US said it has "no hostile intent" toward North Korea after the hypersonic missile test by Kim Jong-Un's regime this week. The US administration asserted that it was ready for "serious and sustained diplomacy" in order to make "tangible progress". Also Read: North Korea tests new hypersonic missile North Korea's state-run KCNA meanwhile reported that Kim Jong-Un had declared in the country's parliament that he is ready to reopen the inter-Korean hotline next month. The hotline was severed last month after North Korea protested against the joint South Korea-US military drill. Kim Jong-Un asserted that the decision to restart the hotline with South Korea was to "realise the expectations and desire of the entire Korean nation" for recovery and durable peace in cross-border relations." Kim, however, once again accused the United States of carrying a "hostile policy" towards the country, even as the United States said it was ready for diplomacy. Watch: North Korean envoy defends missile test in UNGA Kim said the US offer of talks was a "petty trick". North Korea had pulled out of talks which were started by former US President Trump. The summit between Kim and Trump collapsed in Hanoi as the denuclearisation issue took centre stage. The North Korean leader accused the US administration of trying to "deceive" the international community and "hiding its hostile acts". Also Read: UK says it has 'captured evidence' of multiple ships breaching North Korea sanctions President Biden has repeatedly said his government is ready for talks, however, Kim's regime has been non-committal so far. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to meet on Thursday to discuss the new hypersonic missile launch. Also Read: North Korea's Kim Yo-jong says peace will come only if South shows 'respect' The meeting has been requested by the permanent members of the UNSC - France, Britain and the United States. Reports say it is likely to be a closed-door meeting. (With inputs from Agencies)

After missile launch, North Korea's Kim Jong-Un signals intent to restore inter-Korean hotline

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North and South Korea restore hotline, exchange phone call

After missile launch, North Korea's Kim Jong-Un signals intent to restore inter-Korean hotline