Yoon Condoles Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin... "Greatly Contributed to the Development of Bilateral Relations"

President Yoon: "Let's ensure future generations continue to develop well"
Ambassador Sing: "Please provide much support"
Sent condolence message to Chairman Xi Jinping the day before

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the memorial altar for former Chinese President Jiang Zemin on the 2nd to pay his respects.

On that day, President Yoon visited the memorial altar for former President Jiang set up at the Embassy of China in Seoul’s Jung-gu district, laid flowers, and observed a moment of silence, Lee Jae-myung, deputy spokesperson, conveyed in a written briefing.

Following China’s policy of not sending a condolence delegation, it appears that President Yoon personally visited the altar to express his condolences.

President Yoon said to Ambassador Xing Haiming, the Chinese Ambassador to Korea, “Last year, former President Roh Tae-woo, and this year, former President Jiang, both who built bridges between Korea and China, have passed away. Now, the next generation should continue and develop (Korea-China relations).”

Ambassador Xing responded, “Please help us a lot to further advance Korea-China relations.”

In the condolence book, President Yoon wrote, “Praying for the eternal rest of former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who greatly contributed to the development of bilateral relations including the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and China, and expressing deep condolences and mourning to the bereaved family and the Chinese people.”

The day before, President Yoon sent a condolence message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, appreciating former President Jiang’s contributions including the 1992 Korea-China diplomatic relations establishment, and conveying condolences on behalf of the Korean government and people to the bereaved family and the Chinese people.

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