Adviser Wi Sung‑lac Meets Guterres, Requests North Korea Visit South Korean National Security Adviser Wi Sung‑lac met UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres in New York on Dec. 18, delivering President Lee Jae Myung’s letter and urging the UN chief to travel to Pyongyang to reopen talks [1][2]. The request framed a UN visit as a catalyst for bringing Pyongyang back to the dialogue table. Both reports note the meeting focused on Korean Peninsula peace and stability.

Presidential Letter Calls for Active UN Involvement The letter handed to Guterres explicitly asks the United Nations to play an active role, including a possible visit, to engage North Korea and promote regional security [1][2]. Seoul’s strategy leverages international channels to pressure Pyongyang for constructive engagement. The correspondence underscores Seoul’s desire for multilateral support in diplomatic efforts.

Seoul Withholds Details, UN Declines Comment South Korea’s presidential office declined to disclose specifics of the Wi‑Guterres discussion, stating only that both parties shared views on peace and stability [1][2]. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric responded that the organization had no comment on the inquiry. A UN‑provided photo captures Wi and Guterres shaking hands during the meeting.