National security adviser Wi Sung-lac says South Korea respects Beijing’s “One China” policy.

That was Wi’s answer on Friday when asked about the government’s position, after the matter was raised Wednesday during a phone call between the two countries’ foreign ministers.

Wi said South Korea has and will continue to respond to situations regarding Taiwan in line with its consistent stance of respecting the One China policy.

During Wednesday’s phone conversation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed hope that South Korea will take a responsible stance toward history, including upholding the One China principle on the Taiwan issue. 

The minister’s statement came ahead of President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to China, slated to begin this Sunday.