Breaking the Deadlock? S. Korean Adviser Urges UN Chief to Visit Pyongyang
South Korean National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has reportedly urged U.N. chief Antonio Guterres to visit North Korea to restart peace talks.
Can the UN restart the stalled clock of diplomacy? South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has reportedly asked U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to visit North Korea. According to sources, this move is part of a broader effort to pull Pyongyang back to the negotiating table amid rising regional tensions.
A Presidential Letter in New York
The request was made during a meeting in New York on Dec. 18, 2025. Wi reportedly delivered a personal letter from President Lee Jae-myung. The letter allegedly asks the U.N. chief to play an active role in mediating peace, specifically suggesting a trip to the North to engage directly with its leadership.
Strategic Silence from the U.N.
The presidential office in Seoul hasn't disclosed the full details of the meeting, stating only that the two leaders discussed "peace and stability" on the peninsula. Meanwhile, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the U.N. chief, declined to comment on the request. It's a delicate moment for diplomacy, as North Korea has recently ramped up its missile production and military posturing.
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