이 대통령 “북·미 대화 재개 지원…우린 한반도 평화 당사자”

President Jeameong Lee declared on the 27th that South Korea supports both North-South dialogue and the resumption of North-South talks, acting as the mediator and peace-maker of the Korean Peninsula. Lee made this statement during the '2026 International Korean Peninsula Forum (GKF)' ceremony held at the Western Joseon Hotel in Seoul.

The ceremony was presided over by Vice-Chairman of the National Security Agency, Im Yong-sun. The President revisited the 'Inclusive Peace Coexistence, Stable Peace Coexistence, and Responsible Peace Coexistence' solution announced on Korea's Victory Day, emphasizing that inclusively coexisting with mutual respect between North and South Korea without the need for any compromise or cooperation should be the goal.

He stated that despite North Korea's persistent adversarial stance, it should not be considered a reason to cease efforts towards Korean Peninsula peace. Lee stressed the need for a delicate balance, acknowledging that the path to peace is not always smooth, and a committed effort and active engagement are required to find a way forward.

He also highlighted the importance of meaningful dialogue and cooperation as opposed to traditional approaches that focus solely on complete denuclearization.