By Collins Yakubu-Hammer
Abuja – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has called on Nigeria to support the reconciliation process to peace in the Korean peninsula.
Mr Lee In-tae, ambassador of South Korean to Nigerian made the call while addressing newsmen on Monday in Abuja.
“As a leader of African continent and beyond, I look forward to seeing Nigeria government support in the process of bringing peace to the Korean Peninsula,” In-tae said.
The ambassador who had just spent two months in his new position said Nigeria stands to benefit in the existence of peace in the Peninsula.
According to him, the missile program of the North Korea is a threat to the world which Nigeria part is of.
“The world is a global village and North Korea’s missile programmes affect the whole world.
If the process of peace in the Korean peninsula is supported, the world will also have hops of peace”.
Recently, president Jae-in Moon of the Republic of Korea and chairman Jong Un Kim of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK held the inter-Korean summit.
“During the summit, the two leaders shared a firm commitment to bring a swift end to the cold war relics of long division and confrontation and move to an era of national reconciliation, peace and prosperity.
“As you are all aware, the international community has shown nothing but welcome and support to this historic summit,’’ the envoy said.(NAN)