청 "Won't Prejudge North Korea's Intentions... Japan's Kishida, Currently Coordinating Call"

The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Blue House showed a cautious stance regarding North Korean Workers' Party General Secretary Kim Jong-un's criticism of the South's introduction of strategic weapons as a "hypocritical and robber-like double standard," stating, "We will not prejudge North Korea's intentions and position."

A Blue House official responded to reporters' related inquiries on the 12th, saying, "We will observe North Korea's attitude going forward and analyze it comprehensively and meticulously."

Earlier that morning, the Ministry of Unification also expressed the same position as the Blue House.

Regarding the phone call with newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the official said, "We are currently coordinating the call," and added, "We will inform you once the schedule is decided."

Prime Minister Kishida, who took office on the 4th, has yet to have a phone call with President Moon as of the ninth day of his tenure. This is even later than former Prime Minister Suga. In this regard, Japanese media have analyzed that the call with President Moon was postponed due to the upcoming general election at the end of this month.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.