Politics · South Korea · 2 hrs ago
South Korea urges dialogue with North Korea after DMZ mine blast
At a G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, South Korea’s foreign minister discussed a landmine explosion in the DMZ.
Cho Hyun explained the South Korean government’s position on the incident and called for dialogue and communication between the two Koreas.
He said dialogue is important to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Cho also warned that growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia is affecting security in the region.
He asked G20 members to support South Korea’s efforts to promote peaceful coexistence and reduce tensions.
South Korea also pledged practical support for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and said it could help connect oil-producing and consuming countries amid energy pressures.
The government plans to work with G20 members toward practical results, including at the leaders’ summit in Miami in December and through South Korea’s G20 chairmanship in 2028.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun explained his government’s position on a mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone at a G20 foreign ministers’ meeting.
He stressed the importance of dialogue and communication between North and South Korea to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Cho said deeper military cooperation between North Korea and Russia was having serious effects on security in the peninsula and the region.
He said South Korea would continue efforts for peaceful coexistence and tension reduction, and asked G20 members for support and cooperation.
- Who
- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun.
- What
- He explained South Korea’s position on a DMZ mine blast and called for inter-Korean dialogue and communication.
- When
- October 30–31, local time.
- Where
- The G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, United States.
- Why
- To ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula and support peaceful coexistence.
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- Speaker
- Cho Hyun
- Event
- G20 foreign ministers’ meeting
- Location
- Atlanta, United States
- Dates
- October 30–31, local time
- Core message
- Importance of inter-Korean dialogue and communication
What people are saying
Inter-Korean dialogue and communication are important