Noh Kyu-deok: "Ceasefire Declaration Most Effective Among Confidence-Building Measures... Explained to US Side"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Noh Kyu-duk, Director General for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on the 1st, "We provided a detailed explanation to the U.S. side regarding our government's position on the declaration of the end of the war, which can be considered the most effective confidence-building measure."

Director Noh made these remarks to the press after holding consultations with Sung Kim, U.S. Special Representative for North Korea, in Jakarta, Indonesia the previous day, and returning through Incheon Airport that morning.

Director Noh explained, "There were consultations between South Korea and the U.S. on confidence-building measures with North Korea," adding, "We shared a mutual understanding of the importance of the will to stabilize the situation on the Korean Peninsula and had in-depth discussions on ways to restart the peace process at an early stage."

He also revealed that discussions on humanitarian projects for North Korea took place. Director Noh said, "Discussions on humanitarian cooperation projects with North Korea have been ongoing between South Korea and the U.S., and this time as well, various options including joint South Korea-U.S. plans and approaches through international organizations were discussed," adding, "We agreed to continue consultations on related matters based on this meeting."

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