Seoul: The unification ministry has expressed hope for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, emphasizing that such a meeting could aid in bringing peace and stability to the Korean Peninsula. The ministry official highlighted the potential for this summit to initiate a phase of reconciliation and cooperation between the two Koreas.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the ministry maintains a consistent stance on the potential summit between North Korea and the United States. This statement follows President Trump's declaration that the North Korean leader had responded positively to his dialogue overture, coinciding with his directive to significantly reduce South Korea-U.S. military exercises-a move interpreted as a gesture towards reconciliation with Pyongyang.

President Trump characterized his recent interaction with Kim as "very positive," though he withheld specific details about their exchange. On the topic of resuming dialogue, the ministry official reiterated Seoul's preparedness to act as a "pacemaker" in facilitating discussions, suggesting that there are multiple approaches to fulfilling this role, including the appointment of a peace envoy.

The ministry has committed to maintaining close collaboration with relevant government agencies to further develop and implement the pacemaker plan, the official concluded.