President Yun tells Chinese Prime Minister, ``North Korea issue must not become a hindrance to China-South Korea relations.''

On the 7th (local time), South Korean President Yoon Seo-gyeol told Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang, ``If China faithfully fulfills its responsible role regarding the North Korean nuclear issue, this issue will be resolved between South Korea and China.''
It's fine as long as it doesn't interfere with the relationship." President Yoon, who is visiting Jakarta, Indonesia to attend the ``ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit,''
Kim Tae Hee-yo, first deputy director of the National Security Office of the South Korean President's Office, said in a press conference that he said the same thing during a meeting with Prime Minister Lee.
President Yoon said, ``The worse the North Korean nuclear issue gets, the more we have no choice but to strengthen South Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation.'' followed by "North
"Nuclear weapons are an existential issue for us," he added, "I hope China will fulfill its responsibility and role as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council."
``Since South Korea and China both support multilateralism and the free trade order,''
"Let's work together to build an international order based on relevant norms." Kim said, ``Even if there are problems in South Korea-China relations, they can be resolved by meeting frequently and interacting and having dialogue.''
That is President Yoon's position," he said, adding, "Prime Minister Lee fully responded to this." He continued, “From now on, there will be more disagreements between high-ranking officials and leaders of the two countries through today’s (meeting).
We decided to continue to communicate closely," he added. President Yoon requested that the Korea-China-Japan summit be held in South Korea as soon as possible, and Prime Minister Lee responded, ``We will respond proactively.''
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