South Koreans are marking the 68th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War this week. The annual remembrance has taken on a different tone this year, as the North and South engage in diplomatic talks to reach an official peace treaty. The World’s Carol Hills speaks with reporter Jason Strother in Seoul.
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