Archive · 15 Aug 2025
S. Korean President Lee Aims to Improve Ties with North Korea, Japan
South Korea's President Lee wants to improve relations with North Korea and will respect their government.
He will also try to restart a military agreement to reduce tension.
He plans to meet with Japan's leader and then with the US to talk about regional peace.
He hopes to create peace by having friendly relations with other countries.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pledged to respect North Korea's political system.
Lee stated he would not pursue unification by absorption.
He aims to restore the 2018 inter-Korean military deal.
Lee will visit Japan for summit talks and seek cooperation.
He plans to discuss regional peace and stability during his Japan and US visits.
- Who
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
- What
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is pursuing improved relations with North Korea and Japan.
- When
- Anniversary of Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japan and ahead of a visit to Japan later this month.
- Where
- Korean Peninsula and Japan.
- Why
- To reduce military tensions, improve relations, and discuss regional peace.
Inter-Korean Relations
Japan Actions
Dialogue
Inter-Korean Relations
South Korea seeks to establish trust with North Korea.
Japan Actions
North Korea has not responded yet.
- South Korean President
- Lee Jae Myung
- North Korean Leader
- Kim Jong Un
- Liberation Day
- August 15
- 2018 Military Deal
- To be restored
- Upcoming visit
- Japan
- Japan-S. Korea Relations Anniversary
- 60 years
Sources
South Korea’s Lee to restore pact halting military activity on North Korean border
South Korea’s Lee Calls Japan Indispensable Partner Before Visit
South Korea to Revive 2018 Military Pact with North to Ease Tensions
South Korea’s Lee to end some military activity on border with North Korea
Factbox-South Korea to restore pact curbing military activity on North Korean border
South Korean Prez to pursue 'forward-looking' cooperation with Japan through 'shuttle diplomacy'
South Korea criticises Japanese officials’ visit to Tokyo war shrine
South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung pledges respect for North’s system, calls for military trust
