South Korean President Lee Jae-myong stated in his opening remarks during a meeting with senior aides that efforts to build trust and find common ground with North Korea must continue to achieve peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. This statement came in response to media reports about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who described South Korea as "the most hostile enemy" and ruled out any talks with it.
South Korean President Calls for Continued Dialogue with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae-myong stated that efforts to build trust with North Korea must continue for peace on the Korean Peninsula, despite sharp remarks from the North Korean leader.