King Jung says, "I do not want tension on the Korean Peninsula... North Korea's reasonable security concerns must be addressed"

"China's Position Remains Consistent... Dialogue and Negotiations Must Resume"

Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that China does not want tensions on the Korean Peninsula and that dialogue and negotiations must be resumed. He particularly emphasized that political resolution should be pursued after addressing North Korea's 'legitimate security concerns.'

At a press conference held on the 7th at the Beijing Media Center, Minister Wang said, "China does not want the situation on the Korean Peninsula to become increasingly tense," adding, "The world is already chaotic enough, and war must not break out again." He further stressed, "Those who attempt to reverse history by reigniting Cold War confrontations over the Korean Peninsula must bear historical responsibility, and those who seek to destroy regional peace and stability will pay a tremendous price."

Wang, Director of the General Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, is speaking at a press conference held at the Beijing Media Center on the 7th. (Photo by Kim Hyun-jung)

He explained, "China's position has been consistent, focusing on peace, stability, and lasting security in the Korean Peninsula region," adding, "It is urgent to stop coercive pressure and step away from the escalating spiral of confrontation." He also elaborated, "The fundamental solution is to resume dialogue and negotiations, address the legitimate security concerns of all parties, especially North Korea, and promote a political resolution to the Korean Peninsula issue."

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