"The current situation on the Korean Peninsula is complicated, sensitive and severe

In terms of challenges in the field of science, environmental damage and sustainability would be core issues

"When the eldest of my two sons was in the third year of middle school, his history teacher, who had some experience in China, suggested the students go to live there and have a close look at the old country," Cho said

The ambassador said China has done its best to implement the UN Security Council resolutions in a strict and full fashion, while pushing for relevant parties to resolve problems through peaceful negotiations

This represents a dramatic shift since that question was last asked in 2015