Kim Dong-yeon "Despite Difficulties, Korea-China Relations Must Be Maintained"

Text and photo posted by Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, on his SNS on the 3rd

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon emphasized that despite difficulties, Korea-China relations must be maintained.

On the 3rd, Governor Kim posted on his social media, "I met with He Lifeng, China's Vice Premier of the State Council, again," and introduced, "Despite the busy schedule including the funeral of former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, the meeting was arranged, and we talked for over 30 minutes longer than planned."

He continued, "Five years and nine months ago, when I was Vice Minister of Economy and Finance, I met He Lifeng, then Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, and restored the severed Korea-China relations within two years," adding, "Korea-China relations have made remarkable progress over the past 30 years, and I proposed that even if there are minor difficulties, we should overcome them together and move forward."

In particular, he said, "We also discussed expanding cooperation not only in the economy but also in culture, arts, and youth exchanges between the two countries," and added, "As old friends, laopengyou (老朋友), I hope Korea-China relations continue centered on solid economic cooperation."

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