Keeping the peace is always in style! 🕊️ On Saturday, the Republic of Korea's (ROK) President Lee Jae Myung headed to Bongha Village in Gimhae to honor the memory of late President Roh Moo-hyun on the 17th anniversary of his passing.
President Lee didn't just pay his respects; he dropped some major goals for the future. He vowed to "steadfastly walk the path of peaceful coexistence and shared growth," aiming to transform the "line of division into a road of peace." Talk about a glow-up for international relations! ✨
Lee brought it back to the classics, specifically mentioning the October 4 Inter-Korean joint declaration. Signed back in 2007 by Roh and the then top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Il, this landmark agreement focused on easing military tensions and boosting economic cooperation.
Even though things have been a bit tense lately, Lee's administration is staying positive. In a speech back in March, Lee made it clear that his government respects the DPRK's system and is not looking for any hostile fights or "unification by absorption." It's all about mutual respect and coexistence. 🤝
President Roh, who led the ROK from 2003 to 2008, was the pioneer of the "Peace and Prosperity Policy," and it looks like that legacy is getting a modern revival. Here's hoping for more bridges and fewer walls! 🌏💬
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ROK's Lee vows to carry on ex-President Roh's peace efforts with DPRK
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