Yoon's Foreign Policy Advisor Kim Sung-han: "'Three No's Policy' Must Be Abandoned... Either This Government or the New One"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Kim Sung-han, former Vice Foreign Minister and foreign security advisor to former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, who declared his presidential bid, emphasized that "the 3-No (3불) policy must be abolished as soon as possible" and if the current administration cannot do so, the new government should correct the policy.

On the afternoon of the 30th, at the 'Challenges and Tasks of Korean Diplomacy and Security' forum held at the Maeheon Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall auditorium in Yangjae, Seoul, hosted by the 'People's Coalition for Fairness and Common Sense' (hereafter Fairness and Common Sense), former Vice Minister Kim said, "The relationship with China should not be one where one side lectures the other, but rather it is important to move toward a mutually beneficial relationship where both sides can help each other."

The 3-No (3불) policy refers to the 2017 agreement with China not to deploy additional THAAD systems, not to participate in the U.S. missile defense plan (MD), and not to form a Korea-U.S.-Japan military alliance. Former Vice Minister Kim stated, "It is unacceptable to make promises on such issues related to Korea's sovereign security situation to a specific country," and emphasized, "The 3-No policy is not called a policy by the government but rather a stance, and if it is a stance, it should be abolished even more urgently."

Regarding the four-nation security consultative body centered on the U.S., the Quad, he said, "I have repeatedly argued that joining is necessary, but at present, I believe the timing has been missed," adding, "Instead, it is necessary to participate in the 'New Technology' working group within the Quad." Since the U.S. and China are competing over advanced technologies such as semiconductors, participating in the new technology subgroup can demonstrate Korea's orientation.

He also stressed resolving North Korea's nuclear issue through strength. Former Vice Minister Kim said, "Due to North Korea's persistence, there is a risk of inadvertently recognizing its status as a nuclear-armed state," and added, "Based on the ROK-U.S. combined defense system and the capabilities Korea can implement independently, we must show more tenacity and persistence."

Regarding Korea-Japan relations, his analysis is that there is no sharp solution other than the 'Grand Bargain' (comprehensive settlement) method revealed by former Prosecutor General Yoon the day before. Former Vice Minister Kim said, "As former Prosecutor General Yoon said yesterday, there is no solution other than putting all issues on the table and seeking a comprehensive settlement," and added, "After practical reviews of major issues, the only visible resolution is through a Korea-Japan summit to reach an agreement."

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