The August 25 agreement has raised some hopes about inter-Korean ties; at the very least, it appears members of divided families may have a chance to meet in October.

But what do South Korean specialists focusing on North Korea think of the agreement, and prospects for improving inter-Korean relations in the coming weeks and months?

In part four of a major new NK News expert interview series, established and rising Pyongyang watchers from the Republic of Korea see regular meetings, at least of separated families, as the natural next step following the August 25 agreement.

Regular contact and discussions between officials of the two