South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says South Korea should continue pursuing North Korea’s denuclearisation rather than abandoning negotiations. Speaking in the context of inter-Korean nuclear diplomacy, Lee argues that Seoul should focus on “limited short-term goals” in talks with Pyongyang, aiming for achievable steps that could move the denuclearisation process forward. He also warns against changing course toward nuclear self-reliance. Lee states that South Korea should not seek to acquire atomic weapons as a countermeasure to North Korea’s nuclear programme. The remarks highlight an approach centered on managing progress through phased objectives and maintaining a non-nuclear stance for South Korea. Taken together, the reports present Lee’s position as both a call to keep diplomatic efforts ongoing with North Korea and a rejection of nuclear armament as an alternative strategy. The statements come amid ongoing concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities and the broader regional implications of North Korea’s weapons programme.