South Korea Proposes Formal Korean War Peace Talks with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung formally proposed talks with North Korea to end the Korean War, calling on Pyongyang to 'begin discussions' on a peace treaty framework. The proposal, timed to coincide with Korea's Liberation Day (August 15), marks a significant diplomatic overture from Seoul toward Pyongyang and signals Lee's intent to pursue inter-Korean engagement.