Doha: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday called for taking steps where necessary to implement existing inter-Korean agreements, including reviving the 2018 military tension reduction pact. "True security lies in safeguarding peace. What we need now is the courage to steadily take steps to ease tensions while firmly maintaining an ironclad defense posture," South Korea's (Yonhap) news agency quoted Lee as saying during a Cabinet meeting.
According to Qatar News Agency, Lee urged the relevant ministries to prepare for a phased implementation of existing inter-Korean agreements, starting with those where possible. His remarks followed his Liberation Day address, where he emphasized his government's commitment to reducing tensions and restoring trust with Pyongyang.
Lee stated that under his leadership, South Korea will respect North Korea's current system and will not pursue any form of unification by absorption. He also mentioned that Seoul will take "proactive, gradual steps" to restore the Sept. 19 military agreement, signed between the two sides in 2018 to reduce border tensions.