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Korean President Yoon Calls for Unification Amidst North Korean Threats

In a speech marking the anniversary of Korea's 1919 uprising against Japanese colonial rule, President Yoon Suk Yeol urged for international support in unification efforts with North Korea, condemning Pyongyang's repressive rule.

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Overview

  • South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasizes the need for international backing in efforts to unify the Korean Peninsula, following North Korea's declaration of Seoul as its 'principal enemy'.
  • Yoon criticizes North Korea's accelerated weapons development and its 'tyranny and human rights abuses', calling for a path towards a 'free, unified Korean Peninsula'.
  • The South Korean leader highlights strengthened security cooperation with Japan and the United States in response to North Korea's military threats.
  • Pyongyang's recent actions include live-fire drills near the contested maritime border and threats of war over territorial infringement, prompting Seoul to prepare for a strong military response.
  • Yoon's call for unification comes as South Korea prepares for a crucial election on April 10, with his conservative party aiming to regain a parliamentary majority.