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South Korea's President Urges Dialogue Amid Tensions with North

3/1/2026

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung marked the 107th anniversary of the Independence Movement and urged Japan to maintain improved relations.
He called for resumed dialogue with North Korea, despite Pyongyang's rejections, and reaffirmed respect for North Korea's system and peaceful relations.
Kim Jong Un dismissed Seoul's overtures as deceptive and said he would be open to dialogue with the United States if North Korea's nuclear status is acknowledged.

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung marked the 107th anniversary of the Independence Movement and urged Japan to maintain improved relations.
He called for resumed dialogue with North Korea, despite Pyongyang's rejections, and reaffirmed respect for North Korea's system and peaceful relations.
Kim Jong Un dismissed Seoul's overtures as deceptive and said he would be open to dialogue with the United States if North Korea's nuclear status is acknowledged.