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Historic June 15 Joint South summit and declaration of North and South Korea in 2000, 15 years ago. The historic south-north meeting and inter-Korean summit were successfully held in Pyongyang from June 13 to 15.
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FM says she believes there are ‚good signs‘ for resuming N.K. nuclear talks
Kang returned from a two-day trip to Russia, where she held talks with her counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on key bilateral issues, including the latest on North Korea‘s denuclearization.
Cheong Wa Dae says inter-Korean summit is not a must before G-20
South Korea‘s presidential office publicly toned down its expectations for an early inter-Korean summit Tuesday, a day after Beijing and Pyongyang announced this week‘s bilateral summit.
S. Korea marks first anniv. of Panmunjom summit, without N.K. presence
Seoul informed Pyongyang of the plan to hold the event via the joint liaison office, and North Korea is said to have never responded.
Moon did not attend the ceremony…
Among the 410 attendees were Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon and Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung; Gen. Robert Abrams, the commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command; dozens of embassy officials and some 200 Seoul and Gyeonggi citizens.
Blue House takes legal action against alleged whistleblower
(19.12.2018) Kim Tae-woo also alleges that Cheong Wa Dae ignored his report concerning Korea Expressway Corp. chief Lee Kang-rae giving preferential treatment to Woo Je-chang in a coffee machine supply contract. Lee and Woo are both former Democratic Party lawmakers.
Seoul expects inter-Korean energy cooperation after summit
„We didn‘t discuss details on inter-Korean energy cooperation with North Korean officials, but we found they are keen to such a partnership,“ Kim Jong-kap, chief executive of Korea Electric Power Corp., said in a statement.
Pres. Moon and First Lady Greeted at Baekhwawon Guest House #InterKoreanSummit #Pyeongyang #Pyongyang #남북정상회담 #평양
Moon, Kim vow efforts for peace, prosperity at official dinner
Since it‘s a new approach, there could be challenges and troubles, Moon said during the event at Mokran House.
„But Chairman Kim and I have trust and friendship,“ he added. „(The peace and denuclearization process) has just begun. We will be able to create a future nobody has experienced.“
First ladies of Koreas visit children‘s hospital, music college in Pyongyang
Kim Jung-sook, wife of South Korean President Moon Jae-in, and Ri Sol-ju, wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, started their time together at Okryu Children‘s Hospital, the largest general hospital for children in North Korea.
Präsident Moon in Pjöngjang von Kim Jong-un empfangen
Am Flughafen begrüßten zahlreiche Nordkoreaner Moon und seine Gattin Kim Jung-sook mit einem Plakat auf dem steht: „Schlagen wir eine Ära des Friedens und des Gedeihens mit der gebündelten Kraft des Volkes auf!“.
Bear hugs for South Korea‘s President Moon Jae-in whose plane lands at around 10am local time (9am Singapore time) at North Korea‘s Sunan international airport. #InterKoreanSummit
Moon says he and Kim will discuss ways to move denuclearization forward
„The first is to remove the tension and possibility of armed conflicts caused by the military confrontation between the South and the North, and to reduce fears of war. The second is to promote U.S.-North Korea talks aimed at denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula,“ the president said.
(Special Live) 2018 INTER-KOREAN SUMMIT PYEONGYANG ‚Peace, A New Future‘
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2018 Inter-Korean Summit Pyeongyang Schedule
2018 Inter-Korean Summit Schedule (평양 남북정상회담 일정표)
Moon to fly directly to Pyongyang for 3rd summit with N. Korean leader
South Korean President Moon Jae-in will fly directly to North Korea next week for his third bilateral summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, an official from the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Friday.
„President Moon and the (South Korea) delegation will visit Pyongyang using the direct western air route,“ said Kwun Hyuk-ki, a Cheong Wa Dae spokesman in charge of the Cheong Wa Dae press center.
Closer look at agenda of ‚2018 Inter-Korean Summit Pyeongyang‘
Continuing our pre-summit special coverage… We are D-minus-four until the highly-anticipated ‚2018 Inter-Korean Summit Pyeongyang‘ between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Our Blue House correspondent Hwang Hojun takes a look at the agenda of the summit and what we can expect out of the historic meeting.
Moon, Trump agree to meet at UN General Assembly later this month
However, after the phone conversation, the Blue House was cautious to confirm that President Moon will, in fact, attend the General Assembly; while White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders said the two leaders agreed to meet later this month. The Blue House said in a separate readout that the two leaders agreed to quote „explore the idea of meeting in person“ on the sidelines of the General Assembly in New York.
Moon to mediate deal between U.S., N. Korea in summit with Kim: official
„I believe President Moon‘s role has only become greater,“ the official from the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said when asked about any possible change to Moon‘s scheduled trip after U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday abruptly called off Pompeo‘s visit.
Two Koreas completely restore military communication lines ..
Back in April, during their historic summit, the two Koreas agreed to stop all hostile acts against each other, and reduce military tensions. Now, they‘ve moved another step closer to that goal. Military communication lines in the east have been fully reconnected. Park Ji-won has the latest. South Korea‘s defense ministry announced that inter-Korean military communication lines for the eastern part of the Korean Peninsula were completely restored as of Wednesday. All functions of the line, such as phone call and fax functions, are now working as normal.
Two Koreas to hold 3rd inter-Korean summit of 2018 in September
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Koreas agree to hold summit in Pyongyang in September
„We agreed to hold an inter-Korean summit within September in Pyongyang“ the two Koreas said in a joint press statement issued after the meeting.
North Korea‘s chief delegate, Ri Son-gwon, hinted after the meeting that the two sides agreed on a date but decided not to announce it, only to emphasize that the summit will take place „within September.“
Moon-Kim summit logistics likely to be decided on at high-level talks Monday
The logistical details of the third inter-Korean summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are likely to be determined during a high-level official meeting on Monday, the presidential spokesman said.
„We expect the date, venue and size of the South Korean delegation to be agreed on during the high-level talks tomorrow in light of the April 27 Panmunjom Declaration,“ Cheong Wa Dae spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom said Sunday in a press briefing.
Delegates confirmed for Monday‘s high-level inter-Korean talks
The other South Korean delegates are from the Presidential Office of Cheong Wa Dae and the Prime Minister‘s Office. Pyongyang is sending a five-member delegation, led by the head of the regime‘s reunification committee, Ri Son-gwon. Also included are senior North Korean officials in charge of environment, railways and economic cooperation. The two Koreas are holding the high-level talks to plan the next and third inter-Korean summit of the year.
N. Korea calls for high-level meeting with S. Korea amid stalled negotiations with U.S.
Staying with Monday‘s high level talks.
Some speculate the third round of inter-Korean summit cold take place much earlier than intially agreed upon, judging by the timing of North Korea‘s request to hold the meeting between high ranking officials.
For details let‘s turn to our Oh Jung-hee.
Unification minister optimistic about formally ending Korean War within year
South Korea‘s unification minister expressed optimism Tuesday over the possibility of formally ending the Korean War „within this year,“ saying relevant consultations involving the two Koreas and the United States are currently underway.
„I think it is possible,“ Cho Myoung-gyon told lawmakers in response to a question as to whether declaring an end to the 1950-53 war can take place within this year as agreed upon by the two Koreas.
Full text of Panmunjom Declaration
(27.4.2018) The following is the full text of the declaration signed Friday by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in after their summit on the southern side of the border village of Panmunjom.
S. Korea‘s Moon says N. Korea‘s Kim is committed to „complete denuclearization,“ summit with Trump
President Moon Jae-in has given his word that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is still committed the „complete denuclearization“ of the Korean peninsula and to a planned meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Our chief Blue House correspondent Moon Connyoung has more from the South Korean leader‘s press conference broadcast live earlier this Sunday morning. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is determined to meet U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jong Un Meets Moon Jae In Again
The top leaders of the north and the south open-heartedly listened to each other‘s opinions on the crucial pending matters without formality, and had a candid dialogue. The meeting offers another historic occasion in opening up a new chapter in the development of the north-south relations.
The fourth north-south summit held at Panmunjom, recorded in history as a symbol of national reconciliation and unity, peace and prosperity, will provide all Koreans with a new hope and vitality.
Second inter-Korean summit: how it all came about
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the official said Seoul‘s intelligence chief Suh Hoon and his North Korean counterpart, Kim Yong-chol have been in close communication since the April 27th summit. Last Friday, Suh and Kim were discussing how to prepare for the North Korea-U.S. summit, and how to improve inter-Korean relations as part of the follow-up measures to the April 27 Panmunjom Declaration. During that process, the North Korean official relayed Kim Jong-un‘s desire for the leaders of the two Koreas to hold an informal and candid meeting.
N. Korean coverage of inter-Korean summit puts U.S. issues second
Pyongyang‘s Korean Central Television aired seven minutes of footage Sunday morning from the second Moon-Kim summit. The background music was familiar to all Koreans: a song called „Our Hope is Reunification.“ „After just 29 days, another meeting of great importance has been held between the highest leaders of the North and the South at the historic site of Panmunjom.“
Inter-Korean Summit opening remarks by Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un
Footage of the opening and closing remarks were released this morning as well, showing the leaders of the two Koreas pledging to keep working to improve relations and meet more often. Let‘s take a look at some of what they had to say.
S. Korea forms task force to prepare joint events with N.K. to mark summit anniversary
The task force is composed of officials from the ministry handling inter-Korean affairs and other relevant government agencies, along with members from civic groups, according to the official.
„As the date is approaching, we need to accelerate preparations,“ the official told reporters on condition of anonymity. „Consultations are underway with relevant agencies and civic groups.“
Viewing the Inter-Korea Summit from Australia
The recently held Inter-Korea summit seems to have created some progress towards a peace treaty, and the potential for the nuclear disarmament of North Korea. While the countries of the immediate region and United States are deemed to have the most a stake in a less hostile posture on the Korean peninsula, Australia also has a significant interest in the development of greater trust and cooperation between the two Koreas.
N. Korea committed to implementing inter-Korean summit agreements: Christian groups
„It was clear that the commitment we hear from the North and the leadership is not simply rhetoric, but (they) carefully analyzed and understood obstacles and (they recognize) that it will be a hard process that requires careful attention from others,“ Reverend Christopher Ferguson, the general secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), said in a press conference.
He was part of the six-member Christian delegation that traveled to North Korea for a five-day trip ending Monday.
Seoul offers Kim Jong-un grand bargain to link North and South Korean economies with China
Moon Jae-in handed his North Korean counterpart a blueprint for economic integration at last month’s historic Panmunjom summit
Despite Kim’s warm words, Japan still outsider on Korean Peninsula issue
According to Jiji Press, in a telephone conversation on April 29, South Korean President Moon Jae-in told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed readiness to have dialogue with Japan at „any time“ during the inter-Korean summit. It‘s unclear when a Japan-North Korea summit will be held, but surely it will be after the US-North Korea summit. Junichiro Koizumi is the only Japanese prime minister who visited Pyongyang since the Korean War ended in 1953. Abe may want to be the second Japanese prime minister who visits North Korea in history instead of inviting Kim to Tokyo.
Look Closely at the Kim-Moon Summit. This Is What a Winning Despot Looks Like
(28.4.2018) Whatever comes out of Friday’s meeting in Korea, it will remembered as Kim Jong Un’s victory party. Will Iran reap the same success?
[2018 Inter-Korean Summit] Panmunjeom Declaration full text
1. South and North Korea will reconnect the blood relations of the people and bring forward the future of co-prosperity and unification led by Koreans by facilitating comprehensive and groundbreaking advancement in inter-Korean relations. Improving and cultivating inter-Korean relations is the prevalent desire of the whole nation and the urgent calling of the times that cannot be held back any further.
(1) South and North Korea affirmed the principle of determining the destiny of the Korean nation on their own accord and agreed to bring forth the watershed moment for the improvement of inter-Korean relations by fully implementing all existing agreements and declarations adopted between the two sides thus far.
UN chief encourages Korean leaders to act swiftly on agreements at ‘historic’ summit
Following Friday’s summit between the leaders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his hope that the two countries swiftly implement all agreed actions, including ridding the Peninsula of nuclear arms.
“The Secretary-General applauds today’s truly historic summit,” said Mr. Guterres’ Spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, in a statement. “Many around the world were moved by the powerful imagery of the two leaders coming together to advance harmony and peace on the Korean Peninsula.”
Inter-Korean exchanges will resume in all sectors
The leaders of the two Koreas have agreed to set up a joint contact office in the North‘s city of Gaeseong to promote communication and exchanges to continue the recently established peace momentum, according to a joint declaration announced after the third inter-Korean summit held Friday.
Establishing a joint contact office is part of a comprehensive agreement reached at the historic summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-il at the truce village of Panmunjeom.
Leaders of two Koreas vow efforts to make ’good progress’ at summit
„I cannot stop my excitement as we meet here at such a historical place. Also, it is very moving that you, Mr. President, have come to Panmunjom, the demarcation line, to greet me,“ the North Korean leader said.
Moon also sounded upbeat, saying they were facing a „historic moment.“
Kim surprised many by inviting Moon to briefly cross the inter-Korean border to the North Korean side, which officials from Seoul’s presidential office Cheong Wa Dae later said was not prearranged.
Will India and Pakistan Learn from the Historic Korea Summit?
Despite being on the brink of all-out war a few months ago, leaders of North and South Korea agreed to keep the process of cultural and political exchange open.
The North-South Korea handshake and other handshakes that shook the world
XI JINPING-MA YING-JEOU: 2015
After decades of estrangement following a traumatic split at the end of a civil war in 1949, the presidents of China and Taiwan met for the first time ever in Singapore in 2015
In unprecedented scenes, China‘s Xi Jinping and Taiwan‘s Ma Ying-jeou shook hands for more than a minute and smiled for a mass of reporters before holding talks. The summit led to the setting up of a hotline between Beijing and Taipei and a lowering of tensions between the self-ruled island and the mainland.
The Korean unification flag is nearly everywhere ahead of the North-South summit — and Japan is fuming
The Korean unification flag features a set of disputed islands between Japan and South Korea that have been a source of tension for over a millennia.
North Korea’s Kim and South’s Moon pledge ‘new era of peace’
In a historic summit that few could have imagined just months ago, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in announced Friday the opening of “a new era of peace” that would end the Korean War and achieve a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula.
Bombs don‘t make peace – talks do. North and South Korea ending the Korean War is a testament to the power of diplomacy. Today is a great & hopeful day for the Korean Peninsula & the world.
North and South Korea vow ‚no more war‘, agree to ‚complete denuclearisation‘ of peninsula
At their first summit in more than a decade, the two sides announced they would seek an agreement to establish „permanent“ and „solid“ peace on the peninsula.