Presidential Office Hopes "Swift Confirmation of Intentions Will Contribute to Peaceful Coexistence" After Kim Yo Jong's Positive Statement

President Lee Expresses First Regret Over North Korean Drone Intrusion
Kim Yo Jong: "A Wise Decision... An Honest and Bold Attitude"

The Blue House commented on North Korea’s positive response to President Lee Jaemyung’s first expression of regret regarding the North Korean drone incursion incident, stating, "We hope that this prompt mutual confirmation of intent between the two Koreas will contribute to peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula."

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A Blue House official made this assessment on the 6th, in relation to the statement released by Kim Yo-jong, Deputy Director of the North Korean Workers’ Party Central Committee, and added, "The government will continue its efforts toward peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula."

Earlier, Deputy Director Kim, referring to President Lee Jaemyung’s expression of regret regarding the 'North Korean drone incursion incident,' said that it "demonstrated the attitude of an honest and magnanimous person." Through a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency, Kim said, "It is very fortunate and a wise move for himself that the president personally expressed regret and mentioned measures to prevent recurrence. Our government assesses it as such."

However, she drew a line at the possibility of inter-Korean dialogue. Deputy Director Kim stated, "The South Korean side should not only pay lip service to the importance of peace and stability, but must also cease all reckless provocative acts against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for its own safety and refrain from any attempts at contact." She added, "They must bear in mind once again that, as already warned, should any further provocative acts infringing upon the inviolable sovereignty of our nation occur, they will face consequences that will be difficult to bear."

At a cabinet meeting presided over at the Blue House, President Lee stated in relation to the 'North Korean drone incursion incident,' "Although it was not the intention of our government, I express regret to the North that unnecessary military tension was caused by some irresponsible and reckless actions."

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