Foreign Ministry Second Vice Minister: "Han-Chung High-Level Talks Have a Good Communication Atmosphere"

Oh Young-bu, 2nd Vice Minister, CBS Radio Interview
"Yoon-Xi Jinping Confirm Mutual Benefits Between Two Countries at G20"

The government stated regarding the possibility of Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting South Korea within this year that "there is a great deal of communication and exchange happening at the high-level."

Oh Young-joo, the 2nd Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, appeared on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' on the 26th and said, "At a time when both countries truly need it in the near future, and in a way that helps a mature and healthy relationship, I think the two countries will consult and arrange for the visit at that time."

President Yoon Suk-yeol and Chinese President Xi Jinping are shaking hands at the Korea-China summit held at a hotel in Bali, Indonesia, on November 15 last year. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Vice Minister Oh conveyed, "There was a very serious meeting between Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and President Xi Jinping in Hangzhou, and recently there has been a good atmosphere of communication and exchange at the high-level between South Korea and China."

He explained, "When President Xi Jinping and President Yoon Suk-yeol met at the G20, they agreed that the direction of Korea-China relations should be carried forward in a very healthy and mature manner. They share a common understanding based on fundamental principles centered on mutual benefits, reciprocity, and common interests."

Vice Minister Oh also said, "It is true that President Xi Jinping has expressed that he will seriously consider visiting South Korea first," but added, "However, there is no specific consultation yet on when or whether he will come."

Regarding the bid to host the '2030 World Expo' in Busan, he said, "There is a very strong competitor, and the competition is fierce," adding, "Having met with 47 heads of state during this (US visit), and including the recent G20 and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summits, I have consecutively met with about 60 heads of state, so these various summits are becoming a kind of turning point."

Vice Minister Oh stated, "There is another two-month diplomatic period to carry this good atmosphere created through the summits all the way to winning votes," and said, "We are working very hard."

Regarding the different expressions used for Korea-Japan-China and Russia-North Korea, he said, "How to view diplomatic issues in the current situation, and basically as an international consultative body, I think it is appropriate to see it through the official terms we use."

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