The Blue House stated that there are currently no specific indications that a North Korea-US summit is being pursued, and the government is not reviewing or preparing a proposal for a peace declaration.
A senior official from the Blue House told reporters on the 30th, "The outlook for a North Korea-US summit is very unclear and uncertain," adding, "In a situation where there are no signs of a meeting taking place, the government is not considering a (peace declaration) proposal."
The official continued, "While individuals may develop various ideas, this is not a matter that the government is preparing for," and noted, "It is currently difficult to assess what outcomes might arise if such issues were discussed hypothetically."
However, the official did not completely rule out the possibility of dialogue with North Korea. They stated, "Under the Trump administration, the situation is variable and unpredictable, so we are keeping various possibilities in mind," and emphasized that if a dialogue phase is entered, South Korea must communicate and coordinate with the US to reflect its position.
The official stressed that if North Korea-US dialogue occurs, South Korea would take on the role of a 'facilitator' rather than a direct negotiating party, highlighting the need for a smooth consultation structure between South Korea and the US.
Regarding the conflict with Ukraine, the official remarked that a prolonged situation is undesirable and that discussions are ongoing to find solutions. They explained that the government's response began due to the failure to uphold agreements related to prisoner exchanges.
The official stated, "We believe it is necessary to overcome the current situation not only in terms of South Korea-Ukraine relations but also in the broader context of regional stability, and we are making efforts in that direction."
The official dismissed speculation that South Korea is distancing itself from Ukraine and pivoting towards improving relations with Russia. They emphasized, "While we maintain necessary communication with Russia, we operate within the framework of respecting international sanctions and control systems," adding, "The interpretation that we are pivoting towards Russia is far from the truth."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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