South Korea’s liberal presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung pledges to restore communication hotlines with North Korea and strengthen strategic ties with the U.S. and regional partners if elected, aiming to improve regional stability amid ongoing tensions.
Lee Jae-myung, the front-runner in South Korea’s upcoming June 3 presidential election, announced his intention to reinstate direct communication channels with North Korea, including the military hotline that has been inactive since 2023 due to worsening relations. He emphasized the importance of stabilizing ties with China, which he described as having deteriorated under the previous government. Lee also committed to advancing a comprehensive strategic alliance with the United States and addressing historical and territorial issues with Japan through cooperation among the three countries.
While his main conservative rival, Kim Moon-soo, shares similar goals of strengthening the U.S.-South Korea alliance and engaging North Korea diplomatically, some of Kim’s advisors have criticized Lee for shifting policies to appeal to moderate voters.
The debate highlights the challenge South Korea faces in balancing dialogue with North Korea and addressing security concerns in a volatile regional environment.
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Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
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South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Monday it was reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on scaling back joint military drills. It added that it hoped a favourable relationship between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks.
Russia said its air defences downed 180 drones over the Moscow region overnight, with 620 drones reportedly targeting the area, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
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