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South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin held a video call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for the first time since taking office on the 16th and discussed North Korea.

According to South Korean media, South Korea and China exchanged views on North Korea's nuclear weapons and missiles and the North's new coronavirus situation in a video call that also served as a meeting.

Minister Park said, "North Korea's nuclear and missile advancement not only exacerbates the situation on the Korean Peninsula but also does not serve the interests of both countries," adding, "We hope that South Korea and China will work together to ensure stable management of the situation on the Korean Peninsula."

Park also called for China's constructive role in refraining from further provocations by North Korea.

The two ministers of South Korea and China recently expressed concern about the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in North Korea.

The two ministers decided to exchange opinions and continue to consult with each other on issues such as the need for humanitarian assistance in response to COVID-19 to North Koreans.

Recently, North Korea reportedly requested China to provide COVID-19 quarantine supplies through diplomatic channels.

The South Korean government tried to send a notice to North Korea to support North Korea's new coronavirus crisis and related medicines and quarantine technology cooperation, but North Korea did not receive it.

VOA News

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