▲ This EPA photo shows U.S. President Donald Trump (C) raising the gavel during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington on Feb. 19, 2026. (Yonhap)

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S. Korea attends inaugural meeting of Trump's peace board for Gaza

SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has joined the first meeting of the Board of Peace for Gaza proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the foreign ministry said Friday, reaffirming its support for efforts to enhance peace in the war-torn region.

Former Ambassador to Egypt Kim Yong-hyon attended the meeting held in Washington on Thursday (local time) as an observer, according to the ministry.

More than two dozen countries have joined the Board of Peace, an organization leading efforts for peace in Gaza. South Korea is not a member.

"Including the participation in the inaugural meeting, the government has supported President Trump's leading efforts to enhance peace at Gaza," the ministry said. "We plan to continue to join efforts for Middle East peace and security by the international community."

When asked about the possibility of South Korea officially joining the initiative as a member, ministry spokesperson Park Il said Thursday the government will "prudently review" the matter to "take everything into consideration."

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