South Korea plans to restore the September 19 Military Agreement with North Korea to enhance trust and cooperation. President Lee Jae-myung announced intentions to resume talks, emphasizing peace without hostile actions or forced unification. This agreement seeks to prevent clashes along the border and was initially created to signify a peaceful era after the inter-Korean summit in 2018. However, it faced setbacks due to North Korean military developments and a shift in South Korea's leadership.
President Lee Jae-myung stated, "To prevent accidental clashes between South and North Korea and to build military trust, we will take proactive, gradual steps to restore the [2018] September 19 Military Agreement." This agreement aims to suspend military activities along the border and bolster inter-Korean cooperation amid growing tensions around North Korea's nuclear ambitions and its closer ties with Russia.
Lee Jae-myung emphasized, "My government will not pursue any form of unification by absorption and has no intention of engaging in hostile acts against its northern neighbour." This sentiment reflects a desire to foster peaceful relations while addressing security concerns.
The September 19 Military Agreement, which marked a commitment to peace, was signed at a summit in 2018 but was partially suspended by South Korea in late 2023 following North Korea’s military actions.
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