Former Moon Jae-in gave a speech September 19, to civil foundations and politicians interested in resuming what is an on again, off again tradition in South Korean politics of trying to maintain a dialogue with North Korea in order to provide a peaceful political environment conducive to economic prosperity.* Moon noted that efforts to promote dialogue with the North by South Korean presidents were associated with periods of economic and trade growth, in contrast to cold war hostility. A balanced foreign policy facilitated good trade relations with neighbors. Moon said he was very disappointed in the approach taken by the current Yoon administration and noted that economic contraction, a record trade deficit, a falling won, and lower per capita income all characterized the Yoon administration. It is disappointing and regrettable that Moon's diplomatic efforts in this regard, and those of several of his predecessors have descended to an unimaginably low level. It's time for South Korea to return to a balanced foreign policy directed toward peace and economic prosperity rather than the undesirable state of affairs during the cold war.
* 팩트TV NEWS Youtube, 9.19.23; 문재인 전 대통령의 강력한 20분 연설...이런 대통령 연설 듣고 싶었다! Former president Moon Jae-in gives a strongly worded 20 minute speech...this is the presidential speech I wanted to hear!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcfJDyqK43A
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