South Korea’s Lee Urges North Korea to Restore Dialogue, Pledges Military Buildup
Gyeryong, 1 October, 2026 (Ghufran): South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called on North Korea to restore trust and resume dialogue, while pledging to strengthen the country’s military capabilities. Speaking at an Armed Forces Day ceremony, Lee urged Pyongyang to join efforts to rebuild trust and reopen dialogue after a prolonged interruption, saying his administration would continue pursuing practical measures to reduce military tensions between the two Koreas. His remarks came a day after South Korea’s military and the United Nations Command accused North Korea of violating the Korean War armistice following a landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone that injured three South Korean soldiers. Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, rejected the findings,...






