{
  "id": 6082479,
  "title": "Lee reaffirms commitment to 'pacemaker' role to promote N. Korea-US dialogue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/lee-reaffirms-commitment-to-pacemaker-role-to-promote-n-korea-us-6082479",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T02:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260907/lee-reaffirms-commitment-to-pacemaker-role-to-promote-n-korea-us-dialogue"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has reaffirmed his dedication to playing a pacemaker role in fostering dialogue between North Korea and the United States, emphasizing that such efforts could help curb North Korea's nuclear ambitions. During an interview with French newspaper Le Monde, published on Sunday, President Lee stated that he aims to serve as a catalyst to reinvigorate North Korea-U.S. discussions. The statement was made as Lee embarked on a four-day trip to France, including a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.\n\nLee acknowledged the challenges in dismantling the \"wall of distrust\" between the two nations overnight, but reiterated his administration's commitment to the policy of peaceful coexistence with North Korea. This policy seeks to ease inter-Korean tensions and promote regional peace. The president also referenced recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the North Korean nuclear issue.",
  "summary": "NICE, France — President Lee Jae Myung has reaffirmed his commitment to playing a \"pacemaker\" role in promoting the resumption of dialogue between North Korea and the United States, saying the move could help halt the advance of Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities. The president reiterated the commitment during a written interview with French media outlet Le Monde, published Sunday, as Lee arrived…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lee reaffirms commitment to 'pacemaker' role to promote N. Korea-U.S. dialogue",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/lee-reaffirms-commitment-to-pacemaker-role-to-promote-n-korea-u-s",
        "published": "2026-09-07T00:58:37.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee reaffirms commitment to 'pacemaker' role to promote N. Korea-US dialogue",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/lee-reaffirms-commitment-to-pacemaker-role-to-promote-n-korea-us",
        "published": "2026-09-07T01:47:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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