South Korea’s President Urges Calm in China–Japan Dispute

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has said that a dispute between China and Japan is undesirable for regional peace, stressing that Seoul will not intervene in the ongoing tensions.

Speaking in an interview with Japanese broadcaster NHK aired on Monday, Lee said stability in Northeast Asia was a priority and signalled South Korea’s intention to maintain a neutral stance. His remarks came a day ahead of his scheduled summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, where regional security and diplomatic cooperation are expected to be discussed.

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