Hey fam, on Aug 15 – Liberation Day – South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung gave a shoutout to the DPRK’s system, saying there’s no plan to absorb the North 🤝. In his Seoul speech marking 80 years since Japanese colonial rule (1910–1945), Lee stressed that reunification shouldn’t be a one-sided takeover.
He affirmed respect for the DPRK’s system, ruled out any unification by absorption, and promised no hostile acts. That’s a fresh spin compared to last year’s push for a unified Peninsula under Yoon Suk-yeol.
Lee’s playbook now focuses on proactive and gradual steps to rebuild inter-Korean trust. First moves? Removing border loudspeakers and halting those old-school DPRK leaflet drops. As he noted, trust is built through actions, not words 📱✉️
It’s kinda like streaming K-pop across borders: sending a playlist is cool, but real connection needs ongoing vibes and collaboration 🎧❤️
Lee’s message is clear: ditch the Cold War mindset and hope Pyongyang steps up to match these trust-based moves. Will this chill, slow-burn strategy spark a new era in inter-Korean relations? Time to watch 🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
