According to Yonhap News Agency, on May 30 local time, the Blue House in South Korea announced that Wei Shengluo, head of South Koreas National Security Council, along with officials from the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, used various channels to convey South Koreas stance to the US regarding statements made by U.S. Army Commander in Korea, Xavier Brennen, regarding South Koreas strategic value.
Reports suggest that the South Korean government may express its regrets and concerns regarding Breunsons remarks, and has asked the United States to exercise restraint.
The person in charge of the Blue House stated that it is not possible to disclose the details of the negotiations between South Korea and the United States through diplomatic and security channels. However, the South Korean government has taken note of Brunsons remarks. There is ongoing communication between South Korea and the United States at various levels regarding these issues.
The commander of the U.S. military forces stationed in South Korea, General Blunsen, stated on the 22nd that South Korea is like a dagger pointed at China. In May last year, Blunsen also said that South Korea serves as a key link between China and Japan.
In this regard, on May 28th, a spokesperson from the Chinese Embassy in South Korea stated that recently, U.S. President Trump visited China on an official mission. The two heads of state reached important agreements regarding the establishment of constructive strategic relations between China and the United States. This aligns with the expectations of the international community, including South Korea. At the end of last year and early this year, the leaders of China and South Korea successfully met each other, leading to a new phase in bilateral relations. This development received strong support from various sectors in both countries.
The spokesperson noted that perhaps a few people do not wish to see the stable development of Sino-US relations, nor do they want to see positive developments in Sino-Korean relations. We cant help but ask the commander of US military forces stationed in Korea: Is your hostile and aggressive statements towards China authorized by Washington, or are you trying to challenge the consensus reached during the meeting between Chinese and American leaders in Beijing? By referring to the host country as aircraft carriers or dagger-like weapons, do you reflect your militaristic tendencies, or do you intend to use other countries as tools for your own purposes?
The spokesperson emphasized that the responsibilities of the U.S. military stationed in South Korea are clear, and Chinas stance regarding the U.S. military there is also clear. We have noticed that some Korean media have commented, warning Mr. Blunsen that you have crossed the line. We also want to warn the commander of the U.S. military stationed in South Korea that your remarks have indeed crossed the line. It is hoped that the commander of the U.S. military there will respect regional countries and do more things that contribute to regional peace and stability.
