Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, praised President Lee Jae-myung's keynote address at the UN General Assembly on September 22, describing it as a "strategically well-organized message" that acknowledges the U.S. stance on North Korea while delivering a message to both sides regarding the North Korean issue.
During an appearance on the Democratic Party's YouTube channel 'Minty07', Kim highlighted President Lee's assertion that the South Korean government would act as a key player and facilitator in achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula.
He pointed out the keyword 'peaceful coexistence' in the president's speech, stating, "This elevates the discussion from merely declaring an end to the war to establishing a peace regime." He noted that the speech proposed using North Korea-U.S. dialogue as a stepping stone for peace and framed the North Korean nuclear issue as a starting point for reduction.
Kim analyzed that the president's speech contained significant themes and complex ideas. He emphasized the importance of multilateralism in the UN and suggested that it presented a contrasting view to former President Donald Trump's unilateral approach to international relations.
Regarding the mention of 'freedom and safe navigation in international straits,' Kim interpreted it as a recognition of everyone's right to safe passage, asserting that South Korea's stance and response concerning the Strait of Hormuz are based on the autonomy of its merchant vessels' right to free navigation.
He further explained that the concept of 'constructive contributor coalition' includes nations willing to contribute to stabilizing energy supply chains, presenting a new paradigm for future international order and responses in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a separate matter, Kim criticized Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae for rejecting President Lee's nomination of Supreme Court justices, calling it an unprecedented act that disregards the constitution and laws, likening it to a power struggle with the president. He mentioned that the party is considering parliamentary inquiries, national investigations, and possibly a special prosecutor, stating, "We will respond comprehensively and multifacetedly at the party level."
During an appearance on the Democratic Party's YouTube channel 'Minty07', Kim highlighted President Lee's assertion that the South Korean government would act as a key player and facilitator in achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula.
He pointed out the keyword 'peaceful coexistence' in the president's speech, stating, "This elevates the discussion from merely declaring an end to the war to establishing a peace regime." He noted that the speech proposed using North Korea-U.S. dialogue as a stepping stone for peace and framed the North Korean nuclear issue as a starting point for reduction.
Kim analyzed that the president's speech contained significant themes and complex ideas. He emphasized the importance of multilateralism in the UN and suggested that it presented a contrasting view to former President Donald Trump's unilateral approach to international relations.
Regarding the mention of 'freedom and safe navigation in international straits,' Kim interpreted it as a recognition of everyone's right to safe passage, asserting that South Korea's stance and response concerning the Strait of Hormuz are based on the autonomy of its merchant vessels' right to free navigation.
He further explained that the concept of 'constructive contributor coalition' includes nations willing to contribute to stabilizing energy supply chains, presenting a new paradigm for future international order and responses in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a separate matter, Kim criticized Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae for rejecting President Lee's nomination of Supreme Court justices, calling it an unprecedented act that disregards the constitution and laws, likening it to a power struggle with the president. He mentioned that the party is considering parliamentary inquiries, national investigations, and possibly a special prosecutor, stating, "We will respond comprehensively and multifacetedly at the party level."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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