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South Korea's Lee steps up as Asia peacemaker – DW – 12/11/2025
- Lee Jae-myung offers to mediate US-North Korea talks to advance dialogue and reduce tensions.
- He also proposed mediating between Beijing and Tokyo to ease Taiwan-related tensions.
- Lee intends to restore communication channels with Pyongyang for peaceful coexistence.
- Analysts caution that deep rifts may hinder any brokered peace by Lee in the region.
- North Korea remains a central concern for Lee’s mediation efforts.
- The Taiwan issue complicates South Korea’s role in regional diplomacy.
- Seoul is wary of being dragged into conflict amid China, Russia, and North Korea trio.
- Lee seeks to position South Korea as a 'good global citizen' and a neutral partner.
- Analysts note North Korea’s denial of denuclearization progress affects talks.
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