South Korea Opposition Calls Lee Jae-myung's North Korea Policy 'Surrender'

South Korea's main opposition party is attacking President Lee Jae-myung's approach to North Korea, calling it dangerously weak.

People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk said Lee's policy amounts to 'white-flag surrender' and 'submission' rather than genuine peaceful reunification efforts. The conservative opposition party argues Lee is being too soft on the nuclear-armed neighbor.

The criticism comes as Lee's own government faces internal splits over North Korea strategy. His unification minister, foreign minister, and national security advisor disagree on key policies, according to diplomatic sources.

The opposition is also raising questions about whether Lee plans to seek another presidential term, though specific details about those concerns weren't immediately available.

South Korea has long struggled with how to handle North Korea, which has nuclear weapons and frequently threatens the South. Previous presidents have tried both hard-line and cooperative approaches with mixed results.