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| ▲ Foreign Minister Cho Hyun speaks during a press briefing at the government complex in Seoul on Dec. 19, 2025. (Yonhap) |
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FM Cho vows to seek dialogue with N. Korea, other countries for peace on Korean Peninsula
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Monday he would work to establish peace on the Korean Peninsula by seeking dialogue with North Korea and other relevant nations, reiterating the government's efforts to reengage with Pyongyang.
Cho made the remarks in a keynote speech at an event hosted by the South Korea-U.S. Parliamentarians Union, saying it is time to "deeply reflect on what must be done" to ensure security and peace on the peninsula.
"The two summit meetings between South Korea and the United States this year would provide a foundation for those efforts," he said, stressing the importance of "swiftly and properly" negotiating the agreements reached in the joint fact sheet.
He added that South Korea should work to bolster deterrence while simultaneously seeking dialogue with North Korea and other relevant nations.
Following two summits in August and October between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump, the two countries released a joint fact sheet outlining their agreements.
Under the agreements, the U.S. committed to supporting South Korea in its efforts toward civil uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing for peaceful uses. It also includes U.S. approval for and its commitment to advancing Seoul's drive for nuclear-powered submarines.
Cho added that Seoul will hold talks with Washington on the submarines and uranium enrichment next year.
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