(URGENT) Lee says South, North Korea should respect each other, halt unnecessary confrontations

South Korean figure Lee has called for both South and North Korea to exercise mutual respect and immediately halt unnecessary confrontations between the two nations.

The appeal emphasizes de-escalation on the Korean Peninsula, urging an end to hostile rhetoric and actions that heighten tensions.

The statement highlights the ongoing need for diplomatic restraint and bilateral stability amidst historically strained relations between Seoul and Pyongyang.