Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Consultations on the Declaration of the End of the War are progressing swiftly in a mutually desirable direction"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] A Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said on the 28th that consultations between South Korea and the United States on a declaration of the end of the war are "being conducted seriously and with a sense of urgency in a mutually desirable direction at this stage."

The official told reporters that day, "Diplomacy is a process of narrowing differences in positions between the two countries while simultaneously expanding shared understanding and common ground," adding, "The South Korea-U.S. consultations are also fulfilling their intended role in this direction."

This came after Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor at the White House, mentioned during a briefing on the 26th (local time) in response to questions about the declaration of the end of the war, "There may be somewhat different views regarding the exact order, timing, and conditions for each measure," which led to reports suggesting there might be differences in perspectives between South Korea and the U.S. on the declaration.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Eun-joo also said at a regular briefing that Sullivan stated "there is fundamental agreement between South Korea and the U.S. on major strategic proposals," adding, "It is necessary to understand his remarks in a balanced manner overall."

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