Seoul wants Trump-Kim talks to pave way for 4-party peace process
South Korea wants a potential resumption of U.S.-North Korea dialogue to serve as a gateway to broader four-party talks on establishing a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula, stressing that Seoul must have a seat at the table as a direct stakeholder. Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said renewed talks between Pyongyang and Washington would mark a fundamental shift in the long-running…
South Korea is eager for a possible revival of U.S.-North Korea discussions to pave the way for a four-party agreement aimed at creating a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula, emphasizing that Seoul must be included as a key participant. Unification Minister Chung Dong-young stated that any renewed negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington would represent a significant change in the ongoing impasse on the Korean Peninsula.
"While it is too early to make definitive judgments, this is more than a fleeting spark," Chung remarked on Friday. A high-ranking official from the unification ministry added that these talks should not stop at bilateral discussions between the U.S. and North Korea, but should also involve South Korea and China in efforts to replace the ancient armistice agreement with a permanent peace framework.
"North Korea-U.S. talks should not conclude as mere talks," the official told reporters on Friday. "They must serve as a stepping stone towards establishing a peace regime."
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