N. Korea 'regrets' causing flood in South

In a peace gestures, North Korea has expressed a rare regret over the deaths of six South Korean citizens following the flooding of a cross-border river.

Pyongyang made the move during talks with Seoul on how to prevent the flooding of the river.

The meeting was held at a joint Industrial Park in North Korea.

Last month, Pyongyang released millions of tons of water from a dam across the shared river, drowning the South Koreans, who were camping and fishing.

Relations between the two Koreas have been tense following the North's recent test-launch of short-range and ballistic missiles.

However, North Korea has lately made some gestures that could be viewed as peace offering towards the South.

Pyongyang has agreed to hold talks with Seoul on a number of bilateral issues — including the reunion of families separated by the Korean War.