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South Korea urged unified international efforts to tackle North Korea's nuclear threats at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit. Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo highlighted the new government's commitment to lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula. ASEAN members expressed concerns over Pyongyang's missile programs and called for denuclearization. The summit also addressed regional stability, including maritime disputes in the South China Sea.

Key Points: South Korea Urges Unified Action on North Korea Nuclear Threat

  • South Korea seeks global unity against North Korea's nuclear program
  • ASEAN members push for denuclearization and UN sanctions compliance
  • Park Yoon-joo emphasizes diplomacy with Southeast Asian nations
  • Participants stress stability in the disputed South China Sea
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South Korea calls for unified efforts toward resolving North Korea nuclear issue

South Korea calls for global cooperation to resolve North Korea's nuclear crisis and ensure peace on the Korean Peninsula under President Lee Jae Myung.

"We will continue efforts to achieve lasting peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula. – Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo"

Kuala Lumpur, July 11

South Korea on Friday called for unified efforts toward resolving North Korea's nuclear issues, vowing to make progress to achieve lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula under the new government of President Lee Jae Myung.

First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo made the remarks during the foreign ministers' meeting of the East Asia Summit (EAS), hosted by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Malaysia.

Park was attending a series of ASEAN-related meetings this week in place of the foreign minister nominee Cho Hyun, whose appointment process is still under way pending parliamentary confirmation.

The vice minister said the government will "continue efforts to achieve lasting peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, and make tangible progress in resolving North Korea's nuclear issues," the foreign ministry said in a release.

"He also underscored the importance of support from EAS member states for these efforts and the need for sending a unified message to North Korea," it said, Yonhap news agency reported.

Besides South Korea, the EAS member states include the 10 ASEAN members, Japan, China, Australia, India, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Many participants expressed concern over North Korea's continued development of nuclear and missile programs, and called for its denuclearization and "full compliance" with all UN Security Council sanctions resolutions.

"They took note of the importance of efforts to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula," the ministry said.

Park also highlighted that the new South Korean government will continue to put focus on its diplomacy with ASEAN.

On the issue regarding the South China Sea, a region in frequent dispute between some Southeast Asian countries and China, many participating countries noted the need to maintain peace, stability and safety in the region.

"Park reaffirmed South Korea's position that freedom of navigation and overflight must be ensured in the region and that maritime order based on international law must be upheld," the ministry said.

Park also expressed his country's commitment to expanding cooperation with EAS partners in addressing emerging challenges, such as natural disasters and transnational crime, the ministry added.

- IANS

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Priya S
The ASEAN platform is crucial for such discussions. India being part of EAS gives us opportunity to balance China's influence in the region. Hope our diplomats play active role in these talks!
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Karthik V
While I support peace efforts, I'm skeptical about North Korea's intentions. They've broken promises before. India should be cautious in supporting any deals that might weaken regional security.
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Ananya R
Interesting to see South Korea prioritizing ASEAN diplomacy. As India strengthens ties with Southeast Asia through Act East Policy, we should coordinate more with SK on regional security matters.
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David E
The South China Sea issue mentioned here affects global trade routes. India being a major maritime nation should take stronger stand on freedom of navigation, just like South Korea is doing.
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Shreya B
Hope India uses its historical ties with North Korea to facilitate dialogue. Our non-aligned position could be valuable in these negotiations. But we must ensure our national interests aren't compromised.
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Vikram M
The article mentions transnational crime cooperation - this is where India-SK partnership can really shine. Both nations face similar challenges and can share best practices in cybersecurity and coastal security.

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