2000 inter-Korean summit

2000 inter-Korean summit was a meeting between South Korean president Kim Dae-jung and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-il, which took place in Pyongyang from June 13 to June 15, 2000. It was the first inter-Korean summit since the Korean War 1950-1953.

The first inter-Korean summit between South Korean president Kim Dae-jung (left) and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Il (right).

Kim Dae-jung described the meeting as "the biggest event in our history". As a result of his efforts to facilitate the first inter-Korean summit, Kim Dae-Jung was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize the same year.

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