Key developments on North Korea this week

SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.

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July 24 -- N.K. leader expresses support for China's flood recovery efforts in message to Xi

27 -- N.K. leader pays respects to fallen soldiers to mark anniversary of Korean War armistice

-- Koreas reopen severed cross-border hotlines

-- N. Korea says restoration of cross-border hotline will play positive role in improving relations

-- U.S. welcomes reopening of inter-Korean communication lines as 'positive step'

29 -- N.K. leader says 'kindred ties' with China will last for generations

-- S. Korea proposes talks with N. Korea about setting up video conferencing system
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