South Korean President Outlines Phased Approach to Nuclear-Free Korean Peninsula
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Updated Sep 1
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What happened
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung addressed the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on September 22. He proposed a phased approach to a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula, calling for a halt to further advances in North Korea’s nuclear and missile capabilities. The long-term goal is a nuclear-free peninsula, with medium-term reduction of capabilities.
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Why it matters
Lee Jae-myung stated that South Korea would work to restart stalled talks between the United States and North Korea. He pledged that South Korea would act as a party to peace on the peninsula and a pacesetter for dialogue.
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Who's involved
- SeoulHost city of the UN General Assembly where the address was delivered.
- North KoreaThe subject of the talks regarding the nuclear-free peninsula.
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The entities involved
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Malaysia
country in Southeast Asia
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North Korea
sovereign state in East Asia
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- China and Malaysia are major trading partners, with cooperation driven by the China-ASEAN Strategic Partnership.