South Korea-China Foreign Ministers Meeting Day, North Korea Ballistic Missile Launch

North Korea's Military Demonstration During Wang Yi's Visit to South Korea
Wang Yi: "Not Helpful for Inter-Korean Relations... Must Exercise Restraint"

As the government actively pursues North Korea nuclear diplomacy with China and others, North Korea's ballistic missile launch is instead escalating tensions surrounding the Korean Peninsula.

On the 15th, North Korea launched ballistic missiles into the East Sea. At 12:34 PM and around 12:39 PM, Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong was about to have lunch with Wang Yi, China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister.

Discussions regarding North Korea's ballistic missile launch continued during the lunch, and both ministers agreed that the missile launch does not help create a situation conducive to resuming dialogue with North Korea.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "Minister Wang Yi mentioned that relevant countries should exercise restraint so that unilateral military actions do not lead to a vicious cycle in the situation on the Korean Peninsula."

The North Korea nuclear issue was considered one of the main agendas during Minister Wang Yi's visit to Korea. President Moon Jae-in also requested Minister Wang Yi, who visited the Blue House, to cooperate in encouraging North Korea to promptly return to dialogue.

Minister Chung also said at the Korea-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that morning, "We expect continued consistent support for the peace process on the Korean Peninsula pursued by our government." Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed that China always supports the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the advancement of inter-Korean relations.

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