South Korea’s president proposes talks with North Korea to end Korean War
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Lee Jae Myung (South Korean President)
South Korea / North Korea
August 2026
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President Lee Jae Myung proposes formal talks to end the Korean War. The proposal aims to replace the armistice with a peace regime. Dialogue is suggested as a means to curb North Korea's nuclear program.
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