Lin Jian

 "We have taken note of the most recent political developments in the ROK. These are the ROK's internal affairs, on which I will not comment," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday in response to South Korea's National Assembly passing the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday. 

"Let me say that China and the ROK are important neighbors and cooperation partners. The sound and steady growth of bilateral relations is in the interest of both sides. China's policy toward the ROK has been consistent, and we have maintained the continuity of that policy. We hope the ROK will continue to make positive efforts with China to actively deepen our friendly cooperation and strategic cooperative partnership," Lin said.

A peaceful and stable Korean Peninsula is in the interest of all parties and requires the concerted and strong efforts of all sides, the spokesperson added.

The ruling party of South Korea is striving to stabilize domestic politics while the government is making efforts to minimize the diplomatic implication caused by the martial law turmoil.

Responding to a question on whether the appointment of a new Chinese ambassador to South Korea will be postponed due to the impeachment, Lin said he has no information to share.

Global Times