North Korea refused to accept South Korea's flood relief aid Wednesday as the two countries failed to nail down what types of aid items should be given, a Seoul official said.

The Seoul official said the North cabled a notification earlier in the day that reads, "We do not need such aid."

Earlier on Monday, Pyongyang said through its Red Cross that it was ready to accept flood aid from the South.

Seoul proposed Tuesday afternoon that it would provide 10,000 tons of flour, instant noodles and medicine all worth a total of 10 billion won (US$8.88 million).

Wednesday's response from the North means the flood-stricken country does not want the types and quantity of the proposed items, the official said.

Seoul feels regretful about the refusal, but will keep the window open for further negotiations with the North regarding flood relief aid, the official said. (Yonhap News)