Kim Jong-chul: "Biden's Election Must Lead to North Korea-US Diplomatic Relations and Peace Settlement"

Kim Jong-cheol, leader of the Justice Party, is attending the Executive Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 5th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] On the 8th, Kim Jong-cheol, leader of the Justice Party, sent a congratulatory message on Joe Biden, the Democratic candidate's victory in the U.S. presidential election, emphasizing that "the U.S. policy on the Korean Peninsula should ultimately lead to denuclearization, North Korea-U.S. diplomatic relations, and the establishment of peace."

In a message sent to reporters that day, Kim said, "I, along with all the people of the Republic of Korea, hope that the inauguration of the Biden administration will bring stability rather than insecurity, and peace rather than threats, to the situation on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia."

Kim also stated, "President Biden pledged during his candidacy to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, which should be implemented as soon as possible," emphasizing, "Countries called 'global superpowers' should no longer be labeled as 'climate villain countries.'"

He added, "Regarding the issue of defense cost-sharing for U.S. Forces Korea, the reckless and extortionate behavior of the previous Trump administration must stop," expressing his belief that "the Biden administration will show a reasonable attitude."

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