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China's Wang Yi to visit South Korea for talks on bilateral ties, North Korea

Created at 18 Aug · 5:41 AM2 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
IN SHORT

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea from August 19-20 for his first official trip in five years. He will meet with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac to discuss bilateral relations and developments on the Korean Peninsula.

Key Numbers

five yearstime since last official visit
August 19-20visit dates

Who's Involved

Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister
Cho Hyun
South Korean Foreign Minister
Lee Jae Myung
South Korean President
Wi Sung-lac
South Korean National Security Adviser
China's Wang Yi to visit South Korea for talks on bilateral ties, North Korea

↳ Why This Matters

The visit is a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at managing relations between two key regional powers and addressing the sensitive issue of North Korea's nuclear program.

Key facts

  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea from August 19-20.
  • This marks Wang Yi's first official trip to South Korea in five years.
  • Wang Yi will meet with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac.
  • Discussions will focus on bilateral relations and developments on the Korean Peninsula.
  • President Lee Jae Myung will receive Wang Yi on Thursday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit South Korea from August 19 to 20 for a two-day official trip, marking his first visit in five years. The trip, at the invitation of South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, aims to discuss bilateral relations and regional affairs, including developments on the Korean Peninsula. Wang Yi will also meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. The visit precedes the APEC summit in November and is seen as an opportunity to review progress in restoring ties and prepare for future high-level exchanges.

Frequently asked questions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit South Korea from August 19 to 20.

Wang Yi was invited by South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun.

The discussions are expected to focus on bilateral ties between China and South Korea, and issues related to North Korea.

Wang Yi will also meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac.

What Happens Next

01Wang Yi to hold talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Wednesday.
02Wang Yi to meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday.
03Discussions on bilateral relations and North Korea are expected.

How It Developed

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea this week.
Wang Yi will visit South Korea from August 19 to 20.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will receive Wang Yi on Thursday.
Wang Yi is scheduled to hold talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun upon his arrival on Wednesday.
Discussions are expected to cover bilateral relations, developments on the Korean Peninsula, and regional and international issues.

Sources

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20Reuters
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Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit S. Korea this week: foreign ministryYonhap News Agency

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