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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's surprise Oct. 24 visit to Dandong, China, has prompted Seoul to express hope for renewed dialogue. The unification ministry said Monday it hopes the trip will lead to the resumption of talks with neighboring nations, while Yonhap reports the ministry's statement. Kim met with senior Chinese official Wang Huning, not President Xi Jinping, and vowed to advance the two countries' 'blood ties' relationship, according to Korea Times and KBS World. South Korean political reactions are divided, with the presidential office maintaining a cautious stance, KBS World reports. Some analysts view the visit as a 'wake-up call' for the South Korea-US-Japan partnership, while others urge restraint, per Korea Times.