South Korean President Lee pledges efforts to restart inter-Korean and U.S.-DPRK dialogue

President Lee Jae-myung has committed to creating diplomatic conditions for the resumption of talks between Seoul and Pyongyang, as well as Washington and Pyongyang. The initiative marks a shift toward renewed engagement, though the feasibility remains uncertain given North Korea's recent hardening of its 'two-state' policy and lack of reciprocal interest.