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South Korean Unification Minister: Walking the Line Between US and China Won’t End Well

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South Korean Unification Minister: Walking the Line Between US and China Won’t End Well
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (R) poses with South Korea's Unification Minister Kwon Young-se (front L) during the latter's visit in Tokyo on March 23, 2023. Japan Pool / JIJI Press / AFP via Getty Images
Lisa Bian
Sean Tseng
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South Korean Unification Minister Kwon Young-se recently renounced the idea that the country’s diplomacy “should walk the line between the U.S. and China,” suggested by some public opinion.

He used an analogy from Aesop’s Fable to describe the outcome of that mentality.

Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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