Sacheon: Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook said Thursday that North Korea is both "a threat and a compatriot" when asked to define South Korea's main enemy, stressing that the key is how to manage relations with the North for peace on the Korean Peninsula. "All that threaten the Republic of Korea is our enemy," Han said during her parliamentary confirmation hearing in response to a question from opposition lawmakers about who South Korea's main enemy is. "It is a very dualistic situation where North Korea is both a threat and a compatriot."
According to Yonhap News Agency, Han emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula as an objective that everyone can agree on. She reiterated the significance of managing and forging relations with North Korea, highlighting that these efforts are crucial for maintaining peace in the region. Han expressed her firm stance that there should never be war on the peninsula, underscoring the importance of diplomatic efforts in handling the complex relationship with North Korea.