China's first official entrance for "Impeachment..."Korea, an important neighbor".

The Chinese government's first official position on the impeachment motion of President Yoon Suk Yeol came out.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Zhen said at a regular briefing, "We have noted recent changes in South Korea's political situation," but added, "We will not comment on South Korea's internal affairs."

However, he reaffirmed the principle that "Korea is an important neighbor and friendly cooperative partner of China, and it is in the joint interest of the two countries to drive the healthy and stable development of China-China relations."

He added, "We hope that South Korea will face China and make active efforts to deepen bilateral friendship and cooperation and strategic cooperation partnership."Spokesperson

lin also stressed that "the protection of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula is in the common interests of the parties concerned," and that "the parties concerned need to make active efforts to do so."

Asked if the appointment of the Chinese ambassador to South Korea, who has been vacant for more than five months, could be delayed due to the impeachment situation of President Yoon, he said, "There is no information I can provide," and added, "Please pay attention to the update on the Foreign Ministry's website."