# South Korea calls for dialogue with North Korea and pledges military buildup

https://mins.news/en/video/81927

- CNA, 2026-10-01 13:42 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0_KIC4xr-Q

> South Korea’s president calls for trust to be rebuilt with North Korea and vows to reduce military tensions while strengthening the country’s military. The programme also covers Donald Trump’s South Korean investment plans and Japan’s tighter permanent-residency rules for foreigners.

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