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aug 12, 1972 - The first Red Cross talks between North and South Korea are held.

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On August 12, 1972, the first ever talks between North and South Korea are held for the Red Cross. These talks still continue to this day. The Red Cross is "an international humanitarian movement with approximately 17 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide which was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering. " (Red Cross)

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aug 12, 1972
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~ 53 years ago