South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed direct talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War, calling for a “multi-layered security system” to reduce tensions along the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ).
Speaking during Liberation Day commemorations, Lee said dialogue could support peaceful coexistence while exploring practical measures to curb North Korea’s nuclear programme. Pyongyang has not responded publicly to the proposal.
Key developments:
- Lee Jae Myung urged both sides to begin discussions to replace the 1953 armistice with a peace agreement.
- The Korean War remains technically unresolved because no formal peace treaty was signed.
- North Korea conducted another suspected ballistic missile test days before scheduled US-South Korea military exercises.
The proposal comes as Seoul seeks renewed diplomatic engagement despite continued missile testing and longstanding security tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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