People watch news about the improved relationship between South Korea and North Korea at a train station in Seoul, South Korea, January 3, 2018. (Photo: Xinhua/ VNA)

The first official dialogue between the two Koreas in 2 years will focus on the North’s participation in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics next month, as well as ways to improve inter-Korean relations.

Minister Cho said the dialogue will involve issues of mutual concern, including military and humanitarian issues which South Korea raised last year.

Ri Son-kwon, chief of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland will represent North Korea in the talks.