韓国かんこく大統領だいとうりょう 北朝鮮きたちょうせんと“平和へいわ共存きょうぞんと共同きょうどう成長せいちょうの新しん時代じだい 切きり開ひらく”

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung delivered his first speech at the United Nations General Assembly on the 23rd since taking office. Regarding relations with North Korea, he stated, We will usher in a new era of peaceful coexistence and joint growth, and expressed his support for North Korea normalizing its relationship with the United States.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung delivered his first general debate speech at the United Nations headquarters in New York on the 23rd since taking office, stating regarding relations with North Korea, The South Korean government will consistently seek ways to ease military tensions and restore trust between the two Koreas.

He also emphasized opening up a new era of peaceful coexistence and joint growth through comprehensive dialogue centered on exchange, normalization of relations, and denuclearization.

Regarding the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, President Lee stated that a short-term resolution is difficult, and expressed his intention to pursue a solution that would halt and reduce North Koreas advanced nuclear and missile capabilities before ultimately eliminating them.

He also stated, It is important for the international community to work together to build peace on the Korean Peninsula, and expressed his support for North Korea normalizing relations with the United States.

Regarding the relationship between the United States and North Korea, North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong Un stated at the Supreme Peoples Assembly held until the 21st of this month, If the United States abandons its obsession with denuclearization and truly desires peaceful coexistence, there is no reason why we cannot face each other. He indicated that North Korea may be willing to engage in dialogue if the United States does not demand denuclearization.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: “Cooperation with the international community, including the U.S. and South Korea, is essential in responding to North Korea.” At a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated, “When it comes to responding to North Korea, including the abduction issue and nuclear and missile development, cooperation with the international community, starting with the United States and South Korea, is indispensable.”

In the Japan-U.S.-South Korea foreign ministers meeting held in New York, we confirmed that we will further strengthen communication at all levels, and we will continue to work closely with the United States and South Korea going forward, he said.