‘Begin discussions’: South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung calls for talks with North Korea

 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks peace talks to formally end the Korean War. He also wants to discuss North Korea’s nuclear capabilities and reduce regional tensions. This proposal comes as North Korea strengthens its military ties with Russia. Annual US-South Korean military exercises are scheduled to begin soon. Lee also addressed improving relations with Japan and fostering prosperity. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks peace talks to formally end the Korean War. He also wants to discuss North Korea’s nuclear capabilities and reduce regional tensions. This proposal comes as North Korea strengthens its military ties with Russia. Annual US-South Korean military exercises are scheduled to begin soon. Lee also addressed improving relations with Japan and fostering prosperity.