BEIJING - China on Friday said it supports the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea(ROK) to improve their relations.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lei made the remarks at a press conference.

Media reports said the DPRK claimed Friday that it would not change its stance toward the ROK.

Hong said the maintenance of the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsular is in line with the common interests of all relevant parties, including the DPRK and the ROK.

China supports the DPRK and the ROK to improve their relations and push forward reconciliation and cooperation, he said.

The DPRK's National Defense Commission said in a statement that "the DPRK will have no dealings with the Lee Myung-bak group forever," the official KCNA news agency reported Friday.