Democratic Party Gwangju Branch "Leading the Way for Peace on the Korean Peninsula"

23rd Anniversary of the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration

The Gwangju Metropolitan City Party of the Democratic Party of Korea pledged to take the lead in peace on the Korean Peninsula on the 23rd anniversary of the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration.

On the 15th, the Democratic Party's Gwangju City Party issued a statement saying, "23 years ago today, President Kim Dae-jung and Chairman Kim Jong-il announced the North-South Joint Declaration, opening a new chapter of harmony and prosperity in inter-Korean relations," adding, "The North-South Joint Declaration, announced by the leaders of the South and North meeting for the first time in 55 years of division on the Korean Peninsula, laid the foundation for the development of inter-Korean relations and led to reconciliation and cooperation among the people."

It continued, "After the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration, the Kaesong Industrial Complex was operated, Mt. Kumgang tourism was conducted, and separated families were reunited, bringing a warm breeze to the Korean Peninsula," while asserting, "However, the Yoon Suk-yeol administration belittles the achievements of the previous administration that advanced peace on the Korean Peninsula and continues confrontation by responding to North Korea's military provocations with a strong stance."

It also stated, "The diplomatic approach that causes conflicts amid changes in the Northeast Asian situation has heightened military tensions on the Korean Peninsula, which is a very worrisome situation," emphasizing, "The Yoon Suk-yeol administration must now carry on the spirit of the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration and not forget that reconciliation, cooperation, and peace are the heartfelt wishes of our people."

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