North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (left) and South Korean President Moon Jae-in (Photo: VNA) |
North Korea said the request shows full determination of the two Koreas to keep advancing the North-South ties without deviation and to demonstrate that they have entered definitely the new orbit of peace, the orbit of reconciliation and cooperation.
South Korea's Presidential Palace spokesman Kim Eui-kyom told a press conference on Friday that the request will be submitted to South Korean National Assembly on Tuesday.