Lee Jae-myung "Important Time for Korea-China Cooperation"... Xing Haiming "Will Strive for Peace and Security"

Lee Jae-myung Confirms Consensus with China on Security Cooperation for the Korean Peninsula Amid North Korean Missile Provocations

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, met with Xing Haiming, the Chinese Ambassador to Korea, on the 7th and urged China to play an active role amid the security crisis on the Korean Peninsula following North Korea's recent missile provocations.

On the same day, Lee told Ambassador Xing, who visited the National Assembly for a courtesy call, "Recent military provocations by North Korea have escalated tensions on the Korean Peninsula to a serious level," adding, "This is a time when active response from China is necessary for peace in Northeast Asia."

Lee emphasized, "The four major principles for the Korean Peninsula agreed upon in 2017 between then-President Moon Jae-in and Chinese President Xi Jinping (no war on the Korean Peninsula, denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, peaceful resolution of North Korean issues, and improvement of inter-Korean relations) remain important principles to uphold today," and added, "Communication and cooperation between Korea and China are more necessary than ever. I ask for China's constructive role in peace for Northeast Asia."

Ambassador Xing said, "The situation on the Korean Peninsula is unstable and tensions are rising. We cannot help but be concerned," and added, "I hope everyone calms down and resolves the issues through dialogue." He continued, "We will continue to cooperate with the Korean side and exchange opinions with the Democratic Party to work for peace and security on the Korean Peninsula."

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