Trump-Kim summit could boost peace on Korean Peninsula: Seoul official
The unification ministry on Tuesday expressed hope for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, stressing that such a meeting, if held, may help bring peace and stability to the Korean Peninsula. "If realized, it is expected to contribute to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, and to a shift toward a phase of inter-Korean reconciliation and…
A Seoul official has expressed optimism that a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could contribute to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. The unification ministry stated that such a meeting, if it occurs, may help foster inter-Korean reconciliation and cooperation. This position aligns with the ministry's consistent stance on potential U.S.-North Korea dialogue.
Following Trump's recent indication that Kim has responded positively to his overture for dialogue, and in response to his decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea, the ministry official emphasized Seoul's readiness to act as a pacemaker in facilitating a potential dialogue resumption.
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