Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Former South Korean President Roh Tae-woo's eldest son has been nominated to serve as the country's next ambassador to China, according to reports.
The nomination of Roh Jae-heon, 60, was reported Thursday by Yonhap, JoongAng Ilbo and other local media, citing unidentified diplomatic sources.
Roh, director of the East Asia Culture Center in Seoul, would become the first ambassador to China under the administration of President Lee Jae-myung, who was sworn in ln June 4.
China's foreign ministry spokesman, Lin Jian, told reporters during a regular scheduled press conference on Thursday that he has noted the reports of Roh's nomination.
"Diplomatic envoys are important bridges for friendly cooperation and development of relations between countries," he said. "China is waiting for the ROK's formal nomination."
