Seoul: South Korean Ambassador to China Ro Jae-hun offered condolences Thursday over the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, stressing Zhu's efforts for the development of ties with Seoul. In a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, Ro expressed his deepest condolences and will remember the great achievements of the former Chinese premier.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Ro highlighted Zhu's role in advancing relations with South Korea following his discussions with then South Korean President Kim Dae-jung in 2000. Zhu Rongji passed away in Beijing on Wednesday at the age of 97, as reported by China's official news agency Xinhua.