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South Korea’s Lee urges talks with North Korea about finally ending Korean war

Lee wants to end 1950-53 war, which has never had a peace treaty, but says talks should include curbing North Korea’s nuclear capabilities

South Korea’s Lee urges talks with North Korea about finally ending Korean war

TL;DR

  • South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for talks with North Korea to pursue peaceful coexistence.
  • He aims to replace the Korean War armistice with a 'peace regime'.
  • Discussions could also include measures to curb North Korea's nuclear capabilities.
  • North Korea has rebuffed previous engagement offers from South Korea.
  • Lee also expressed hope for improved relations with Japan.