Lee vows to pursue peace on Korean Peninsula through dialogue based on firm deterrence

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pledged on Tuesday to seek peace on the Korean Peninsula by balancing diplomatic dialogue with a policy of firm military deterrence. The commitment marks a continuation of his administration's dual-track approach to managing regional security and inter-Korean relations.

This policy framework emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a strong defense posture as a prerequisite for meaningful negotiations. By linking deterrence directly to the pursuit of dialogue, the administration aims to stabilize the peninsula while addressing ongoing security challenges.