The Blue House urged North Korea to "stop unnecessary slander against the South and move forward together towards peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula."
A Blue House official made this statement on the 21st in response to a speech by Kim Yo-jong, deputy director of the North Korean Workers' Party, who criticized President Lee Jae-myung by name the previous night. The official noted that "derogatory remarks about our government and president do not help build mutual trust."
The official emphasized that the government will consistently pursue a policy of peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula based on mutual respect.
Furthermore, the official stated, "As a party to peace on the Korean Peninsula, we will continue to maintain close cooperation with the United States and strive to resume dialogue between North Korea and the U.S. as a facilitator."
Earlier, on the 20th, Kim criticized the reduction of U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises, stating, "Due to a single remark from President Donald Trump, Seoul finds itself in the unfortunate position of having to withdraw from its favorite 'war games.'"
She also accused President Lee of displaying "double standards" in his words and actions, reflecting South Korea's anxious and contradictory mindset.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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