US EditionSouth Korea's Lee Orders Steps to Improve Relations with North Korea
President Lee directs gradual steps to restore inter-Korean trust by reviving the 2018 military tension reduction pact amid ongoing regional security exercises.
- On Aug. 18, 2025, President Lee Jae Myung called for a phased implementation of existing inter-Korean agreements, urging ministries to prepare, as he said, `I ask the relevant ministries to prepare for a phased implementation of existing inter-Korean agreements, starting with those where possible.`
- Following his pledge, Lee recently reaffirmed his commitment to restore ties with North Korea and to revive the 2018 military tension reduction pact, emphasizing respect for North Korea's system.
- Amid ongoing military drills, the four-day civil defense exercise started Monday, with Lee calling for it to be 'effective and practical' to promote peace and safety.
- On Monday, Lee ordered preparations for phased implementation of existing inter-Korean agreements and said South Korea will take "proactive, gradual steps" to restore the 2018 military agreement.
- Amid a rapidly changing external environment, Lee said, 'True security lies in safeguarding peace. What we need now is the courage to steadily take steps to ease tensions while firmly maintaining an ironclad defense posture,' emphasizing inter-Korean relations' importance for national interests and diplomacy.
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The Government of South Korea has been trying for months to improve relations between neighbouring countries. North Korea has so far only been rejected.
·Vienna, Austria
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S. Korean president orders phased implementation of existing inter-Korean agreements
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Monday ordered the phased implementation of existing inter-Korean agreements, according to the presidential office.During a cabinet meeting, Lee ordered relevant ministries to prepare for the step-by-step implementation of existing agreements with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) starting with those that are possible to do.
·Sydney, Australia
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