Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon delivers the keynote speech at the Jeju Forum for Peace & Prosperity 2018 that took place at the International Convention Center Jeju on June 27.
By Kim Young Deok and Yoon Sojung
Photos = Jeju Island Self-Governing Province
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon said, “The process of establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula is a road not yet taken.”
At the Jeju Forum for Peace & Prosperity 2018, Prime Minister Lee also said that the hopes are to transform the Korean Peninsula, one of the few remaining remnants of the Cold War, into the beginnings of world peace.
The prime minister was giving the key note speech at the forum, which marked its 13th year this year and took place at the International Convention Center Jeju.
Prime Minister Lee outlined the latest developments in the establishment of peace on the Korean Peninsula, and on the co-prosperity of both Koreas.
“Negotiations between the two Koreas have been continuing smoothly concerning follow-up measures to the Panmunjeom Declaration,” said the prime minister.
“I hope all of us can pool our wisdom concerning peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula,” he said.
The world leaders’ session at the 13th Jeju Forum for Peace & Prosperity takes place on June 27. Attendees at the session include (from left) Chairman of JoongAng Holdings Hong Seok-hyun, former U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda.
The forum is composed of a total of 70 sessions spread over three days starting on June 26. Approximately 5,500 people, including former and incumbent heads of state from around the world, diplomatic envoys and journalists attend the conference. The world leaders’ session and the international politics session get the most spotlight, as both involve discussions of the establishment of peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Former U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was one of the participants. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a two-track strategy that strengthens inter-Korean dialogue and the Seoul-Washington alliance. Ban also urged that both the Republic of Korea and the U.S. work together closely and coordinate all actions.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, one of the panelists, said, “Trilateral negotiations among Korea, China and Japan are also very important for the denuclearization of North Korea.”
On the theme of “Reengineering Peace for Asia,” this year’s Jeju Forum program included discussions on various topics, including “Peace Cities Solidarity: Building Cooperative Network among Peace Cities to Expand World Peace,” “Pacific Rim Parks Members Conference,” “The Importance of Developing Women’s Competencies for Peace n Asia” and “Networking Art and Peace Community in East Asia.”
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