Kim Sung-han, Director of National Security Office, Holds Phone Talks with Chinese Official Yang Jiechi: "Please Play a Role in North Korea's Return to Dialogue"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Kim Seong-han, Director of the National Security Office of the Presidential Office, exchanged views on mutual interests including China, Korea-China relations, and the Korean Peninsula issue on the 2nd.

The Presidential Office announced that in the afternoon of the same day, Director Kim held a telephone consultation with Yang Jiechi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, which also served as a courtesy meeting.

Both sides evaluated that high-level communication between Korea and China has been proceeding smoothly around the launch of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, and pledged to strengthen communication and exchanges at all levels so that the two countries can open a new era of Korea-China cooperation in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation, marking the 30th anniversary of Korea-China diplomatic relations this year.

Director Kim and Yang also agreed to closely cooperate to expand practical cooperation so that the people can feel the benefits and contribute to peace and prosperity in the region.

Director Kim stated, "The continuous enhancement of North Korea's nuclear and missile threats undermines stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the region, which is not in the interests of both Korea and China," and urged, "We ask China to play an active and constructive role so that North Korea refrains from further provocations and returns to dialogue."

In response, Commissioner Yang shared concerns about the current situation where uncertainties in the Korean Peninsula situation are increasing, and replied that China will also play a possible role in improving inter-Korean relations and the diplomatic resolution of issues.

Both sides agreed to continue close communication, including face-to-face consultations at mutually convenient times and places in the future, to deepen and develop the Korea-China friendly cooperative relationship.

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