South Korea signals cautious support for Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ by attending as observer

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by The Korea TimesFebruary 18, 2026 at 09:45 AM

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South Korea will participate as an observer in the inaugural meeting of the US-led "Board of Peace" in Washington on Thursday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that former ambassador to Egypt, Kim Yong-hyun, will represent South Korea at the session on February 19th. While South Korea is sending a representative, it will attend as a non-member observer. The government is currently reviewing whether to formally join the board. This decision signals cautious support for the initiative launched by former US President Donald Trump, as South Korea weighs the benefits of joining the new forum.

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Egypt 30% Washington, D.C. 40% Kim Yong-hyun ×260% Ministry of Foreign Affairs ×270% Donald Trump ×270% United States 70% Board of Peace ×480% South Korea ×590%

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