Around The World [10.23.14]

North Korea - South Korea Relations

A warm relation between North and South Korea makes the world a much better place. I am sure North Korea's Supreme Leader young Kim Jong-un would take necessary steps to turn this wish into reality.

• An unusual visit to South Korea by a powerful Northern trio raises plenty of questions (Economist)

"THE surprise at the Asian games, in the South Korean city of Incheon, did not come on the track. Rather it was when three of North Korea’s most powerful men suddenly appeared on October 4th, the day of the games’ closing ceremony.

The seniority of the men visiting South Korea was unprecedented. 

The trio were warmly welcomed by the South’s unification minister for lunch and tea; Mr Hwang in turn conveyed Mr Kim’s “heartfelt greetings” to President Park Geun-hye. They also met Ms Park’s national security adviser, Kim Kwan-jin, and the prime minister, Chung Hong-won. After months of refusals, the North agreed to a new round of talks soon.

High-level officials from the North have not come south since the funeral of a former president, Kim Dae-jung, in 2009."

India - Pakistan Relations

• There is some back channel contact between India, Pak PMs on private level: Hamid Mir, GEO TV (indianexpress.com) 

India

• Salman Khan picks up the broom to 'Clean India' (Emirates247) 

• Substitute non-essential imports, make them in India, says PM Narendra Modi (indianexpress.com)