Yoon: "Peace Comes from Deterrence Against Provocation by Force" Lee: "Peace Won by War Through Force Is a Last Resort"

[Asia Economy Reporters Oh Ju-yeon and Lee Myung-hwan] Regarding the establishment of peace on the Korean Peninsula, inter-Korean relations, and foreign and security policies, Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, emphasized that "peace comes from deterrence against provocations through strength," while Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, countered by saying, "Winning a war through military force is a last resort."

In the 20th presidential election candidate TV debate hosted by the National Election Commission on the 25th, Candidate Yoon stated, "If we had the capability to deter militarily with strength during North Korea's invasion in 1950, the tragedy of the Korean War would not have occurred," adding, "Appeasing and submitting to the opponent does not lead to sustainable peace."

He emphasized, "Strong security is the foundation of people's livelihood and prosperity," and said, "A diplomatic stance obsessed with North Korea is rejected by the US, China, North Korea, and Japan alike. Principled and confident diplomacy is necessary."

On the other hand, Candidate Lee responded, "As a peninsula nation, the Korean Peninsula has prospered by focusing on practical diplomacy centered on national power and national interests," and argued, "Winning a war through military force and deterrence is a last resort."

He continued, "Isn't the Ukraine crisis serious?" and said, "What is important is peace where there is no need to fight. There must never be a threat of war on the Korean Peninsula."

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