Seoul, June 25: South Korea’s Foreign Minister, Cho Hyun, announced on Thursday that the nation will adopt a systematic and practical approach to achieving a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with like-minded countries to enhance peace and stability in the region.
According to the Yonhap News Agency, Cho made these remarks during an official dinner at the ongoing 21st Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, where he outlined South Korea’s foreign policy priorities.
“We will advance towards the goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula in a phased and practical manner, while promoting lasting peace and peaceful coexistence,” he stated. Cho also highlighted the significance of peaceful coexistence and the prevention of conflicts.
He reiterated South Korea’s commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities based on the South Korea-U.S. alliance. Additionally, he expressed intentions to enhance cooperation with like-minded nations, including the G7 (Group of Seven) and emerging and developing countries in the Global South.
The minister noted that South Korea aims to act as a bridge between nations by leveraging its strengths in development cooperation, advanced technology, and culture. Furthermore, the country will contribute to global efforts addressing challenges related to climate change, public health, and artificial intelligence (AI).
According to the Foreign Ministry, the dinner was attended by senior government officials, former heads of state, candidates for the UN Secretary-General position, diplomats, lawmakers, and other prominent speakers participating in the forum. This three-day international forum will continue until Friday, featuring around 4,500 officials and experts from various countries. A total of 68 sessions will be held during the forum, discussing critical issues such as North Korea, diplomacy, freedom of maritime routes, and more.
Before the dinner, Cho met with Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister Levent Gumrukcu and France’s Ambassador for Indo-Pacific Affairs, Dana Purcarescu. According to the Foreign Ministry, these meetings focused on addressing rising geopolitical uncertainties and strengthening strategic partnerships.
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