South Korean media: Blue House, Ministry of Foreign Affairs respond to Cho Hyun's "China has problems" remarks, saying: "It aims to work hard to maintain the South Korea-China relationship"

Chinese Embassy in South Korea refuted Cho Hyun's comments on the 4th

Recently, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said during an interview with foreign media: "China is causing some problems for its neighboring countries." On the 5th, the Blue House and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made an explanation regarding the above remarks, stating: "This statement means that even if there are differences between South Korea and China on certain issues, we will continue to work hard to build a South Korea-China relationship that contributes to people's livelihood and regional stability and prosperity." On the 4th, the Chinese Embassy in South Korea refuted Cho Hyun's interview content, stating: "China has always firmly maintained the international order," and "maintains good relations with neighboring countries."

On the same day, the Blue House stated: "South Korea is promoting the development of the South Korea-China relationship based on a solid South Korea-US alliance," and "Cho Hyun's remarks mean that even if there are differences between South Korea and China on certain issues, we will continue to work hard to build a South Korea-China relationship that contributes to people's livelihood and regional stability and prosperity." The Blue House also stated: "Cho Hyun also emphasized that he mentioned the necessity of intervention with China to relevant countries, and hoped that everyone would pay attention."

On the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also announced a statement identical to that of the Blue House to the media, and pointed out: "(Cho Hyun) emphasized the necessity of intervention with China to relevant countries in the above (WP) interview."

In the interview with the U.S. daily Washington Post (WP) published on the 3rd, Cho Hyun said: "China is becoming somewhat problematic with its neighbors," and "we hope to maintain a good relationship, and hope to see China demonstrate compliance with international law not only in bilateral relations, but also in regional issues that remain unresolved." He also said: "We have witnessed China's actions in the South China Sea and the Yellow Sea," "China has developed rapidly economically and has become a competitor of South Korea, and we remain vigilant about China's rise and challenges." He pointed out: "We will cooperate with Japan," "because simply trying to stop China is not effective enough."

On the 4th, the day after Cho Hyun's media interview was released, the Chinese Embassy in South Korea stated: "China has always firmly maintained the international system centered on the United Nations, the international order based on international law, and the basic principles of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter." The embassy also stated: "Currently, China maintains good relations with neighboring countries, and the majority of neighboring countries regard strengthening friendly cooperation with China as a priority of their foreign policy," and refuted Cho Hyun's interview content.

Sources: Chosun Ilbo

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