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South Korean involvement in North Korea diplomacy

Overview

South Korea has expressed support for United States efforts to resume dialogue with North Korea, while emphasizing that Seoul must not be sidelined in negotiations. National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac stated that discussions must focus on substantive progress regarding North Korea’s nuclear weapons program and that any talks should not compromise South Korean security readiness.

Following these statements, National Security Advisor Wi Seong-rak described South Korea’s role as a ‘pacemaker’ to support renewed U.S.-North Korea dialogue. The South Korean government is working to strengthen the ROK-U.S. cooperation framework to ensure it is not ‘passed over’ in diplomatic processes. Additionally, South Korea has reopened a communication channel with China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, to discuss China’s role in promoting stability on the Korean Peninsula.

Entities

South Korea · Donald Trump · Wi Seong-rak · Lee Jae-myung · Wang Yi

Timeline

  1. about 5 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    South Korea seeks to prevent being 'passed over' in North Korea-U.S. talks

    South Korean National Security Advisor Wi Seong-rak pledged to support North Korea-U.S. dialogue while ensuring South Korea is not excluded from diplomatic processes and maintains strong ROK-U.S. cooperation.

  2. about 19 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    South Korea backs US efforts for North Korea dialogue

    South Korea supports US efforts to restart talks with North Korea but insists it must not be sidelined and that negotiations must address North Korea's nuclear program.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · ipg-journal.de · japantimes.co.jp · jnilbo.com · moderndiplomacy.eu · newsfeed.zeit.de · seoul.co.kr · viagemegastronomia.com.br