Archive · 30 Dec 2025
South Korea's President Lee to visit China to restore ties
South Korea's President Lee is going to China to meet with President Xi.
They want to make their countries' relationship stronger.
They will talk about important things like trade, technology, and how to work together.
China is a big trading partner for South Korea, and they also want to talk about North Korea.
There are some problems they need to solve, like China not allowing K-pop content.
Both countries hope this visit will help them work better together.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit China from January 4 to 7 to meet with President Xi Jinping.
The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss cooperation in supply chains, geopolitical issues, and technology.
China is South Korea's largest trading partner, accounting for about 20% of its overall trade.
They will address issues like China's ban on K-pop content since 2017 and seek to resume talks with North Korea.
Lee will also visit Shanghai to participate in events focused on start-up cooperation.
- Who
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping
- What
- State visit to China to restore ties and discuss cooperation
- When
- January 4 to 7
- Where
- China, including a visit to Shanghai
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral relations, discuss supply chains, geopolitical issues, and cultural exchanges
- Visit Dates
- January 4 to 7
- Meeting with
- Chinese President Xi Jinping
- China's Role
- North Korea's major ally and economic lifeline
- Key Discussion Areas
- Supply chains, geopolitical issues, and technology cooperation
- China's Trade Share
- About 20% of South Korea's overall trade
- Cultural Issue
- Beijing's ban on K-pop content since 2017