President Moon Jae-in has vowed all-out efforts to break the stalemate in inter-Korean talks and North Korea-U.S. dialogue while strengthening the South Korea-U.S. alliance in line with the launch of a new U.S. administration.

Moon made the pledge in a New Year’s speech delivered at the presidential office on Monday.  

Citing that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the two Koreas' entry into the UN, Moon said South and North Korea should jointly prove that peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula can contribute to the international community.  

The president underlined that dialogue, co-prosperity and cooperation are what drive the peace process on the Korean Peninsula, saying Seoul stands by its position that it is willing to meet the North at any time and any place, including non-face-to-face.  

Meanwhile, Moon also vowed to continue endeavors toward realizing a future-oriented advancement of Seoul-Tokyo relations.  

He also said he will actively consider the possibility of South Korea's membership to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.