Speaking at a ceremony marking Korea‘s independence from the 1910-45 Japanese colonial rule 73 years ago on the day, he renewed his commitment to end the division of the Koreas, saying „true liberation“ can only be achieved when the two countries establish a lasting peace and economic community.
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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.
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.