The Blue House expressed regret on Tuesday over North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s harsh criticism, in which he labeled South Korea as a hostile state and declared intentions to thoroughly reject and ignore it.
North Korea’s state-run newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported that Kim stated that it officially recognizes South Korea as the most hostile nation and will deal with it by thoroughly rejecting and ignoring it through the clearest words and actions. Any South Korean actions that threaten the republic will face ruthless consequences without any consideration or hesitation.
In response, the Blue House stated that the government believes the continuation of hostile rhetoric is not conducive to peaceful coexistence.
The Blue House emphasized that the path to ensuring safety and prosperity for both North and South Korea on the Korean Peninsula lies not in hostility and confrontation, but in dialogue and cooperation for peaceful coexistence.
The Blue House added that the government will consistently pursue the policy of peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula with a long-term perspective.