Lee Jae-myung: In a way, I am pro-China!
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that he advocates maintaining good relations with China and handles the Sino-South Korean relations guided by national interests. If this is considered as being pro-China, then he indeed is pro-China.
"The basis of our diplomacy is the alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States, but can we survive without China? If refusing to cut ties with China makes me a person who is close to China, then in this sense, I am a person who is close to China."
Many South Korean media are concerned that Americans may consider Lee Jae-myung's position as being pro-China, and his previous remarks may have given Americans such an impression. Lee Jae-myung said that this evaluation is subjective, but his policy is practical.
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