Former President Moon Jae-in noted on the 28th, "China is a very important country to us for the economy, security, peace on the Korean Peninsula, and stability in Northeast Asia," adding, "It is truly regrettable and concerning that acts of provoking anti-China sentiment are being used to justify or protect the military coup and insurrection."
Former President Moon Jae-in recommended a book titled "Four Questions for China" by former Deputy Minister Noh Young-min, who served as the chief of staff during the Moon Jae-in administration, on his Facebook that day.
Former President Moon Jae-in stated, "No matter how much we value the South Korea-U.S. alliance, the fact that China is the next most important country does not change," adding, "It is truly a big deal that even some politicians are stirring up anti-China sentiment."
He continued, "China is also very important to Korea. Just as we need China, China needs us," explaining, "The two countries are in a fateful relationship where they cannot turn away or retreat. There is no other way but to live well together."
Former President Moon Jae-in emphasized, "Just as we should not provoke or amplify anti-China sentiment, China should not engage in retaliatory measures for the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, such as the ban on Korean cultural content (Hanryeong), restrictions on civilian exchanges like cultural exchanges, protection of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, or hegemonic behavior toward neighboring countries."
Former President Moon Jae-in added, "The questions raised by former Deputy Minister Noh in his book, such as 'Is China's anti-hegemony being maintained?' and 'Do North Korean nuclear and missile programs align with China's national interests?' are also advice directed at China," noting, "If you are interested in how to view China and the path that South Korea-China diplomacy should take, this is a must-read book."