▲ Assistant Secretary of Foreign Affairs Kim Gunn (right) and Chinese Ambassador to Xinghaiming


The Chinese government plans to provide masks and protective clothing to Korea, which is struggling with Coronavirus Infection-19 (Corona 19).

The Chinese Embassy in Seoul today said, "The Chinese ambassador to Xinghaiming yesterday met with Assistant Secretary of Foreign Affairs Kim Gunn and delivered a support plan for the Chinese government."

Xing said China plans to support 100,000 N95 masks, 1 million medical surgical masks and 10,000 medical protective clothing, and is willing to support 50,000 diagnostic kits if necessary, the embassy said. .

According to the Chinese Embassy in Seoul, Xing said in an interview with Assistant Secretary Kim, "The two Koreas are friendly neighbors and appreciate the support and assistance that South Korea has sent to China in responding to Corona19."

Xing said, "I hope China's aid will help the Korean government and the people respond to Corona 19."

"We are willing to cooperate with the ROK to fulfill the important agreements of the two leaders, help each other, and strengthen cooperation, leading to a higher level of strategic cooperation partners."

In response, Kim thanked the Korean people for their warm warmth and support when the Korean people were struggling. "We believe that the two countries will help each other and win the war with Corona 19 soon." Said the embassy.

Earlier, South Korea announced a $ 5 million plan to support China on Jan. 30, when China's corona spread was much worse, and it provided face protection and masks.

(Photo: provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yonhap News)