Unification minister discusses NK issues with Chinese envoy
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young, right, meets with Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing to discuss Korean Peninsula issues and cooperation on North Korea policy, Wednesday. Courtesy of the Ministry of Unification
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met with China's top envoy to Seoul on Wednesday to discuss ways to step up cooperation and address pending issues on the Korean Peninsula, his office said.
During talks with Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing, Chung expressed hope that relations between South Korea and China would further mature and develop, particularly in light of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in the southeastern city of Gyeongju from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.
Chung also outlined the Seoul government's policy direction on North Korea and unification, emphasizing the importance of building trust between the two Koreas and fostering peaceful coexistence.
He also called for China's constructive role in resuming dialogue and establishing sustainable peace in the region.
In response, the Chinese envoy congratulated Chung on his appointment and reaffirmed China's commitment to promoting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.