Lee reaffirms commitment to establishing peace regime on Korean Peninsula
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday reiterated his commitment to replacing the armistice that suspended the 1950-53 Korean War with a permanent peace regime. The president made the remarks in a speech at a ceremony at the National Assembly commemorating the Pyongyang Joint Declaration, signed on Sept 19, 2018 by then President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un following their summit…
President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed his dedication to transitioning from the current armistice regime, which ended the 1950-53 Korean War, to a lasting peace framework on the Korean Peninsula. He made this statement during a ceremony at the National Assembly honoring the Pyongyang Joint Declaration, signed on September 19, 2018, by former President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un following their summit in Pyongyang. Kim Kyoung-soo, Lee's special aide for political affairs, read the speech on his behalf.
The 2018 declaration emphasized both Koreas' resolve to eliminate military hostility and enhance collaboration along their shared border. However, Lee pointed out that inter-Korean dialogue and cooperation have since stalled, while tensions have escalated. Notably, North Korea has rapidly expanded its nuclear weapons capabilities during this time.
Despite these challenges, Lee noted a glimmer of optimism regarding the potential resumption of dialogue between North Korea and the United States. He pledged to assist in expediting this resumption and fostering its development into broader dialogue aimed at establishing a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula.
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