The Minister of Defense of South Korea said that "Sad" can only defend the peninsula, and will not target China and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On August 12, 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Wang Wenbin presided over a regular press conference

"Beijing Youth Daily" reporter: On the 11th, South Korean Defense Minister Li Zhongzheng said that if the direction of the "Sad" radar is facing China, the radio waves will be blocked by the base mountain peak, and the detection of China cannot be physical."Sad" can only defend the peninsula, cannot play any role in the US defense system, and will not target China.What is China's comment?

Wang Wenbin: China has always respected the sovereignty of the Korean side and understood the security of the Korean side.The foreign ministers of China and South Korea had exchanged their opinions on this issue when they met in Qingdao a few days ago, explaining their respective positions, believed that they should pay attention to each other's safety and concerns, and strive to deal with them properly, so that they should not make it a stumbling block that affects relations between the two countries.It is hoped that the Korean side will continue to deal with this issue properly in accordance with the consensus reached by the two parties with the consensus reached by the two foreign ministers Qingdao meeting.

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