Korean militaries set up hot line

Korean militaries set up hot line

SOUTH KOREA: Military officials from North and South Korea agreed on Saturday to set up a hot line in August to prevent naval clashes along their poorly marked sea border, South Korea's defense ministry said.

The hot line between the two navies, which will begin operating on Aug. 12, will allow them to negotiate if problems arise on the disputed western maritime border, the ministry said in a statement.

The announcement comes after officials on Thursday fleshed out details of a landmark accord aimed at avoiding confusion that could lead to armed conflict at sea. -- AP