Leaders of North and South Korea exchange letters expressing hope for better bilateral relations

The leaders of the rival Koreas exchanged letters expressing hope for improved bilateral relations. North Korea’s state media said leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday received a personal letter from outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in and replied yesterday with his own letter appreciating Moon’s peace efforts during his term.

Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency said today their exchange of letters showed their “deep trust.” Moon in his letter to Kim acknowledged setbacks in inter-Korean relations but insisted that their aspirational vows for peace during their summits in 2018 and an accompanying military agreement aimed at defusing border area clashes remain relevant as a foundation for future cooperation.