German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for Korean reunification — but Seoul and Pyongyang are lukewarm about the idea
Friedrich Merz's visit to the demilitarized zone echoed Helmut Kohl's 1993 words about hope for Korean reunification. However, polls in South Korea show record skepticism, and in 2026 the DPRK enshrined in its constitution its rejection of peaceful reunification.
Otabek Yusupov