South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday outlined a three-part vision for “peaceful coexistence” with North Korea, calling for greater mutual respect, restored communication channels and broader cooperation as part of a push to end the Korean War and establish a lasting “peace regime (평화체제).”

In a speech at the 81st U.N. General Assembly in New York, Lee said Seoul would pursue a three-pillar policy for peaceful coexistence — inclusivity, stability and responsibility — and urged the international community to support efforts to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

“Based on the respect for each other’s systems and acknowledgement of