S. Korea says China's stance on Korean Peninsula unchanged despite no reference to denuclearization

Seoul's officials report that China persists in its traditional stance regarding the Korean Peninsula, while refraining from explicitly endorsing North Korea's denuclearization. During a recent ministerial meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi did not mention denuclearization, instead emphasizing China's commitment to peace and stability.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, in his opening remarks, highlighted Seoul's pursuit of denuclearization and peace, urging China to encourage North Korea to resume dialogue. China and South Korea discussed various strategies to maintain peace and stability on the peninsula, including the nuclear issue. The absence of denuclearization in Wang's remarks may be an attempt to maintain cordial relations with North Korea, while also acknowledging the potential repercussions of avoiding the term on the international nonproliferation regime.

China's stance remains consistent, with officials asserting that it has not altered its position on the Korean Peninsula.