"Time to Focus on North Korean Issues"... Request Made for Construction of 10 Warships

[Anchor]

Next, we will report on the briefing by President Lee Jae-myung, who has returned home after concluding his tour of Europe. President Lee stated that U.S. President Trump mentioned it is time to focus on North Korean issues. He also revealed that he received a request for the construction of 10 U.S. warships.

First, here is reporter Park Yerim.

[Reporter]

President Lee Jae-myung personally briefed the public on the results of his European tour.

He stated that he met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit and agreed on mutually beneficial cooperation in sectors such as shipbuilding, while also disclosing a proposal made by President Trump.

[President Lee Jae-myung: He asked me if it would be possible to quickly construct 10 U.S. warships. I replied that it is certainly possible and that we will do our best.]

He also shared that French President Emmanuel Macron, the host of the summit, arranged for him to sit next to President Trump during the state dinner, which allowed for an extensive conversation regarding the North Korean nuclear issue.

[President Lee Jae-myung: (President Trump) said that it is time to pay attention to North Korean issues.]

President Lee mentioned, "I told him that the North Korean nuclear issue should not be approached in the same way as it is with other countries," adding, "President Trump agreed, but it seems he is troubled because there is no clear solution."

He also explained the South Korean government's phased approach, noting that President Trump responded by saying it could be one possible method and that he would give it careful consideration.

[President Lee Jae-myung: First, we stop and pause, and once stability is achieved, we can move toward denuclearization by reducing [nuclear capabilities] or creating conditions for one another.]

The "way of dealing with other countries" mentioned by President Lee is interpreted as referring to the U.S. approach to Iran's nuclear program, which includes the option of military response. President Lee emphasized that it is clear the North Korean nuclear issue should not be approached in the same manner as the Middle East issue.

(Video coverage: Jung Sang-bo, Yoon Hyung | Video editing: Park Sun-soo)
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