China Urges Efforts for Peace, Stability, and Development Following South Korea's Successful SLBM Test Launch

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] China has expressed its hope that efforts will be made for peace, stability, and development following South Korea's successful test launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM).

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular briefing on the 14th in response to related questions, "China has carefully observed the reports." He emphasized, "We hope the relevant countries will work together to maintain regional peace, stability, and development."

Zhao also stated, "China and South Korea are important neighbors to each other, and Wang Yi, China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister, will soon visit South Korea," adding, "They will have in-depth exchanges of views on bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of common concern."

The South Korean military is reported to have recently succeeded in an underwater launch test of an SLBM using the 3,000-ton Dosan Ahn Changho-class submarine. This marks the eighth successful SLBM development following the United States, China, and others. The military plans to conduct one or two more undisclosed test launches before mass-producing and deploying the SLBM in active service.

SLBMs are regarded as a "game changer" on the battlefield, combining the stealth capabilities unique to submarines and the covert nature of underwater launch systems with the destructive power of ballistic missiles.

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