Seoul: Former President Moon Jae-in visited the Joint Security Area (JSA) on Friday to commemorate the seventh anniversary of a joint declaration following the 2018 inter-Korean summit, as confirmed by the U.N. Command (UNC).

According to Yonhap News Agency, Moon and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had conducted a summit in Pyongyang in September 2018, during which North Korea agreed to undertake additional denuclearization steps contingent on reciprocal measures from the United States. Moon's visit coincided with a ceremony marking the anniversary of the Pyongyang Joint Declaration and a military tension reduction agreement held at Camp Greaves, a former U.S. military base near the Demilitarized Zone. This visit marked the first time a former South Korean president had visited the JSA.

The U.S.-led UNC expressed its welcome to Moon through a post on X, previously known as Twitter, noting the delegation's learning about the sustained peacebuilding efforts since Moon's visit in 2019 and the UNC's enduring commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula. The visit was also attended by U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson, who serves as the commander of the UNC. Brunson stated on his X account that it was an honor to host Moon at the JSA, a site symbolizing the legacy of the Armistice and the ongoing role of the UNC in supporting peace and stability in the region.

During his visit, Moon reportedly toured sites of personal significance within the JSA, including the Peace House and the Blue Bridge, where he once took a stroll with the North Korean leader.