Ye Young-guk, Leader of the Justice Party, "Park Ji-won’s Visit to the U.S.... Could Accelerate Inter-Korean Relations"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] On the 27th, Yeo Young-guk, leader of the Justice Party, said through a meeting between President Moon Jae-in and leaders of various political parties that he felt President Moon "seemed to have room for adjusting the South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises." He also speculated that the improvement of inter-Korean relations might gain momentum.

On the 27th, Yeo appeared on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' and said, "Yesterday, the President made a roundabout remark regarding the South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises scheduled for August," adding, "Considering the COVID-19 situation, he questioned whether a large-scale military exercise would take place, and whether the scale, timing, or method could be sufficiently reviewed."

He continued, "North Korea reacted very sensitively to the South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises," and said, "So, I felt there was probably room for adjustment."

Regarding National Intelligence Service Director Park Jie-won's visit to the U.S., he said, "Right after the South Korea-U.S. summit, he went there, and as anyone would expect, he might have exchanged some practical opinions on resolving inter-Korean issues. Such expectations can be made," adding, "It is unpredictable whether this will lead to a summit or a military joint committee between the two Koreas first, but if conditions are met, it could gain momentum."

Yeo also said, "Since he (Director Park Jie-won) has played many roles between the two Koreas over time, I predict there must have been some consultations on the issue."

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