Seoul, Oct. 18 -- South Korea will continue efforts to resume long-stalled dialogue with North Korea and promote peaceful coexistence between the two countries, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said on Sunday, according to local media.

Seoul would work to lay the groundwork for reopening communication channels with Pyongyang and pursuing talks on peace and shared prosperity, Han was quoted as saying by Yonhap News Agency.

"Efforts will be made to open the door for dialogue between South Korea and North Korea and to hold talks on peace and joint prosperity," Han said.

Acknowledging the division between the two Koreas as a continuing reality, the prime minister highlighted the enduring pain of displaced people and families separated by the de...