🕒 Created · Updated

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes formal peace treaty to officially end the Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed a formal dialogue to officially end the Korean War, which has remained in a state of technical war since the 1953 armistice. During a ceremony marking the Liberation Day anniversary, Lee Jae Myung stated that the two nations should sit face-to-face to achieve peaceful coexistence and mutual growth. He suggested a multi-layered security system to manage the de-facto border and offered to discuss practical methods for halting North Korea's nuclear ambitions. While South Korea has pushed for full denuclearization, Lee Jae Myung expressed support for a realistic goal of freezing production of new warheads. This proposal comes as North Korea maintains a state of military readiness, frequently testing ballistic missiles and recently firing a missile into the sea. Despite the diplomatic overture, North Korean state media has remained silent on the proposal, focusing instead on internal celebrations. The move by Lee Jae Myung follows his ascension to the presidency after the impeachment of his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol.

Sources