South Korean Government Raises Serious Concerns with China Over the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Use of the Phrase "Two Countries, South and North Korea"

On September 3, 2026, the South Korean government expressed serious concerns to the Chinese side over the wording in the press release on Wang Yi's visit to South Korea that stated it welcomes the peaceful coexistence of the two countries, South and North Korea, pointing out that this wording violates the principles of the joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations.