South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung has announced his willingness to facilitate the revival of stalled talks between the United States and North Korea. In his New Year’s address, President Lee emphasized his support for the restoration of negotiations between North Korea and the US, aiming to help bring peace to the Korean Peninsula.
According to foreign media, South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung stated that his country would strongly support the revival of talks between North Korea and the US to help bring peace to the Korean Peninsula, which has been plagued by a long-standing stalemate. In his address, President Lee mentioned that during his meeting with US President Donald Trump, Trump expressed his desire to meet with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un. Trump stated that he would like to meet with Kim Jong-un during his visit to South Korea, but North Korea rejected the invitation.
President Lee Jae-myung emphasized that his country is a proponent of diplomacy to reduce tensions and promote peace. He added that his country aims to replace the tense atmosphere with sustainable development.
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