Jung Eui-yong: "Progress Made in Korean Peninsula Peace Process, but Many Challenges Remain"

Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong is reading the joint press conference statement of the Korea-Russia Foreign Ministers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Doryeom-dong, Jongno-gu on the 25th. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong appealed for international support, saying, "There has been progress in the Korean Peninsula peace process, but many challenges remain."

In his keynote speech at the 'Peacekeeping Initiative (A4P) 3rd Anniversary Commemoration Event' held via video conference on the afternoon of the 29th, Minister Chung said, "Considerable progress has been made in easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula through past efforts, but many challenges remain to establish lasting peace."

He continued, "Our government will do its utmost to ensure that the Korean Peninsula peace process takes root," emphasizing, "For this, unwavering and firm support from the United Nations and the international community is essential."

Minister Chung expressed the Korean government's commitment to strengthening UN peacekeeping operations (PKO), stating, "Korea, which rebuilt peace from the ravages of war with the help of the UN, is a case that proves the importance of UN PKO," and suggested directions for PKO in a changing environment, including enhancing inclusiveness, contributing to sustainable peace, and responding to new challenges.

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