Archive · 7 Jan 2026
South Korea's Lee seeks China's help on North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shanghai.
Lee asked Xi to help improve relations with North Korea and curb its nuclear activities.
Xi advised patience and acknowledged the efforts made by South Korea.
Lee is on a state visit to China to improve ties after years of tension, partly due to a U.S. missile defense system deployed in 2017.
During the visit, nine cooperation agreements were signed between Chinese and South Korean companies.
North Korea recently launched two ballistic missiles into the sea of Japan, adding to the tensions.
Lee hopes that China can mediate and bring Pyongyang back to the negotiating table.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shanghai.
Lee urged Xi to help curb North Korea's nuclear activities and missile development.
Xi advised patience and acknowledged South Korea's efforts.
Nine cooperation agreements were signed between Chinese and South Korean companies.
North Korea recently launched two ballistic missiles into the sea of Japan.
- Who
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping
- What
- Lee asked Xi to mediate in improving relations with North Korea and curb its nuclear activities
- When
- January 7, 2024
- Where
- Shanghai, China
- Why
- To improve relations with North Korea and restore trust with China
- President
- Lee Jae Myung
- Country
- South Korea
- Meeting Location
- Shanghai, China
- Meeting Date
- January 7, 2024
- Key Topic
- North Korea Mediation
- Recent Tensions
- U.S. missile defense system deployment in 2017
- Diplomatic Goal
- Improve relations with China and Japan
- Cooperation Agreements
- Nine
- North Korea's Recent Action
- Launched two ballistic missiles into the sea of Japan
