South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung, has committed to rekindling talks with North Korea to foster peace on the Korean Peninsula during his term. In his inaugural address, Lee emphasized the need for a strong deterrent against North Korea's military threats, bolstered by the South Korea-US alliance. Despite skepticism about Pyongyang's willingness to engage given past rejections, he stressed the importance of trilateral cooperation with the US and Japan. Lee's administration faces various challenges, including economic instability and evolving international relations, as he pushes for a pragmatic diplomatic approach.
"Through pragmatic diplomacy based on national interests, we will turn the crisis posed by the major shift in global economic and security landscapes into an opportunity to maximise our national interests."
"I will open a communication channel with North Korea and establish peace on the Korean Peninsula through talks and cooperation."
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