Seoul envoy stresses S. Korea's commitment to help US, N. Korea resume dialogue
WASHINGTON — South Korea's top envoy to the United States on Tuesday reiterated Seoul's commitment to helping Washington and Pyongyang build confidence and resume dialogue, stressing that maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula is Seoul's "top priority." Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha made the remarks during an event celebrating the Korean National Day and Armed Forces Day in Washington, as U.S.…
Washington — South Korea's top envoy to the United States, Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha, underscored Seoul's dedication to assisting Washington and Pyongyang in establishing trust and reestablishing dialogue, emphasizing that preserving stability on the Korean Peninsula is Seoul's paramount concern. In remarks made at a celebration of Korean National Day and Armed Forces Day, Ambassador Kang alluded to President Donald Trump's recent expressions of his aspiration to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un within the year.
She affirmed that Seoul remains vigilant in monitoring the President's recent statements, which demonstrate his commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula and his openness to reinitiating U.S.-North Korea discourse. Kang highlighted that as the Republic of Korea directly impacts this situation, Seoul is poised to assume the role of a catalyst and strive to establish circumstances that facilitate constructive discussions aimed at fostering confidence and resuming dialogue between the United States and North Korea.
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