South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the BTS incident: I hope it will not affect the friendship between the two countries

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reported on October 14 The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the recent statement of the BTS yesterday that caused controversy in China, saying that related incidents should not affect the mutual understanding and bond between the citizens of China and South Korea. sense.

At the regular press conference of the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs held yesterday, the spokesperson answered how he viewed the BTS’s controversy in China and the withdrawal of the BTS advertisements by South Korean companies. He said that the South Korean government is paying close attention to the matter to avoid let Related incidents have affected the mutual understanding and sense of bond between the citizens of China and South Korea. In the future, the South Korean government will continue to work hard to develop China-South Korea relations and enhance the friendship between the two countries. The

Bulletproof Youth League was recently awarded the Van Fleet Award by a non-profit organization in the United States. The Bulletproof Youth League member RM said in his acceptance speech that “the history of suffering in the United States and South Korea and the people who sacrificed for it should be remembered”, which caused controversy in China. South Korean companies in China have also withdrawn advertisements shot by BTS.

According to previous reports, the South Korean boy group BTS made improper remarks when receiving a certain European and American award. They stated in their acceptance speech that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. Will always remember the history of suffering shared by the two countries (meaning South Korea and the United States). Such statements made many Chinese netizens and fans dissatisfied.

On October 12, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference. "I have noticed the relevant reports and the reaction of Chinese netizens to this incident. What I want to say is that learning from history, facing the future, cherishing peace, and promoting friendship should be our common pursuit and worthy of our joint efforts." Zhao Lijian responded.

(responsible editor: Chen Shaojie_b6952)