[Global Times Special Correspondent in South Korea Le Zhi-Yin] On the 16th, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially appointed Roh Jae-hyun, son of former President Roh Tae-woo and chairman of the East Asian Cultural Center, as the new ambassador to China. Roh Jae-hyun left for China on the same day to take up his new post, ending a nine-month vacancy in the position of South Korean ambassador to China. South Korean media generally believe that this appointment not only fills a diplomatic gap, but is also regarded as an important signal for the Lee Zee-ming government to repair South Korea-China relations and readjust its strategy towards China.

After arriving at Beijing Capital Airport on the 16th, Lu Zaixian said that at the moment of drastic changes in the international order, South Korea-China relations are also at a new turning point, and he will promote good-neighborly and friendly cooperation "with the mentality of a foolish old man moving mountains".

South Korea's "Central Daily News" said that Lu Zaixian was the eldest son of Lu Taiyu, the core figure of "Northern Diplomacy" who promoted the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea in 1992. On the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and China, this diplomatic appointment highlighted the government's intention to seek "pragmatic diplomacy and stable relations" under the competition pattern of great powers. The report also stated that after South Korea-China relations fell into a "freezing period" during the Yoon Seok-yue administration, the new government urgently needed a diplomatic representative who could restore communication between the two countries. Lu Zaixian is familiar with Chinese political, business and academic circles, and has cultural and legal background. He is considered to be a candidate with both symbolic meaning and practical reconciliation ability.

South Korea's "Korean National Daily" commented that Roh Jae-hyun faced multiple diplomatic tests since he took office. Lee Jae-myung's government is determined to restore South Korea-China relations that have cooled down during the Yoon Seok-hyuk period, but at the same time it cannot ignore its alliance with the United States. Some analysts believe that South Korea needs to actively repair communication channels with China while maintaining strategic flexibility between China and the United States. "Korea Economy" believes that Roh Jae-heon's appointment reflects the Lee Jae-ming government's will to give priority to "rebuilding cooperation with China", which is regarded as an important layout to ensure South Korea's strategic autonomy and balance economic security and diplomatic risks. The report mentioned that Roh Jae-hsion will focus on coordinating China leaders 'visits to South Korea and communicate with China on sensitive issues such as semiconductors and rare earth supply chains. Roh Jae-hyun said that the embassy will work together with the government and companies to ensure the security of South Korean companies 'supply chains in key areas such as rare earths.

In addition to economic issues, how to deal with domestic anti-China public opinion is also a thorny issue facing Roh Jae-hsien. Recently, some right-wing groups and media have hyped up the so-called "theory of China interfering in South Korea's elections," triggering a confrontation between public opinion between the two countries. Roh Jae-hyun made it clear that "this is an undesirable and worrying phenomenon" and stressed that the South Korean government will resolutely respond to behaviors that undermine the friendship between the two countries, while strengthening public diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges. Analysts believe that this statement shows the new government's positive attitude in responding to China's concerns and repairing mutual trust.

For the new South Korean ambassador to China, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin½£ said on 16th that the meeting is an important bridge for the development of friendly and cooperative relations between countries.China welcomes the new South Korean ambassador to China Lu Zhang, and hopes he will play an active role in promoting the healthy and stable development of China-Korea relations after taking office, and is willing to facilitate his visit to China to fulfill his duties.