South Korean President: Peace is the foundation for building a sustainable tomorrow.

Jin10 data, November 1st - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated during the closing remarks of the second phase of the 32nd APEC Leaders' Informal Meeting on November 1st that the theme of this APEC meeting is “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow,” with its fundamental basis being “Peace.” Only under the premise of peace can connectivity be further expanded and innovation be maximized, thus achieving shared prosperity for all. Lee Jae-myung expressed that peace on the Korean Peninsula will not only promote peace in Northeast Asia but will also extend into a path of achieving common prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region through win-win cooperation. He said: “Military confrontation and tension, as well as nuclear issues, constrain the stability and cooperation of the Korean Peninsula and the entire Asia-Pacific region.” “South Korea adheres to the principle of resolving issues through dialogue, initiating a 'New Era of the Korean Peninsula' of peaceful coexistence and common development.” Lee Jae-myung also mentioned that the South Korean government has already taken the lead in measures to alleviate military tensions between the South and North and to rebuild trust (with North Korea), and will continue to promote more proactive measures that take the overall situation into account to maintain peace.