FM Cho to Visit China for Talks on North Korea and Bilateral Ties

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is scheduled to visit China this week for discussions with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. The talks will focus on North Korea-related issues as well as enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries.

Cho's visit, which is set to take place over two days starting Friday, comes after an invitation from Wang during their previous meeting in Seoul in August. At that time, both ministers discussed the importance of dialogue regarding North Korea and the role China could play in facilitating this.

According to the South Korean foreign ministry, the agenda will include a wide range of topics of mutual interest, including developments on the Korean Peninsula and other regional concerns. The meeting is expected to pave the way for further diplomatic engagement ahead of President Lee Jae Myung's upcoming trip to China for the APEC summit.

The APEC summit, scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen, will see participation from global leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. The summit may also provide a backdrop for potential discussions involving North Korea, although recent statements suggest that a meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is unlikely at this time.