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Lee Jae-myung to give UN speech on ‘Korean Peninsula’ vision this month

South Korean president likely to outline North Korea policy vision when he attends General Assembly in late September

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will outline his vision for the Korean Peninsula in a speech at the U.N. General Assembly in New York this month, his office announced on Tuesday, providing a high-profile opportunity to promote his plans for peace with North Korea.

“President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to attend the high-level session of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, which will be held in New York, U.S., starting Tuesday, September 23,” presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said during a briefing. 

During his keynote speech, Lee is expected to discuss “South Korea’s experience in overcoming and recovering from democratic crises”