South Korea's Lee vows dialogue-based peace on peninsula backed by firm deterrence

President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed a policy of pursuing peace through dialogue underpinned by strong deterrence, signaling continuity in Seoul's approach to North Korea. The statement is a baseline policy reiteration rather than a shift, but it underscores the South's stance amid ongoing tensions. The practical impact depends on follow-up actions and Pyongyang's response.