PM arrives in China for Asian Games, meeting with Xi
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo arrived in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou on Saturday to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games and meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the sporting event, his office said.
During his two-day visit, Han is set to attend a luncheon hosted by Xi for the leaders of countries competing in the Asian Games and hold talks with Xi ahead of the opening ceremony later in the day.
The meeting between Han and Xi will take place at 4:30 p.m., his office said in a notice to reporters, without elaborating on the venue or agenda.
Han will be the first high-level South Korean official to meet with Xi since President Yoon Suk Yeol met with him on the sidelines of a Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, in November 2022.
During the meeting, Han is expected to convey Seoul's initiatives to arrange a trilateral summit involving Japan and China, and extend an invitation to Xi for a visit to South Korea, a proposal previously made by Yoon during the November meeting.
Han is accompanied by First Vice Foreign Minister Chang Ho-jin and Vice Culture Minister Jang Mi-ran, a former Olympic gold medalist in weightlifting.
Han earlier told reporters that Seoul is committed to maintaining an amicable relationship with Beijing, emphasizing that his upcoming trip to the Asian Games aims to demonstrate Seoul's dedication to enhancing South Korea-China relations.
South Korea has usually sent the culture minister to such events. (Yonhap)
(责任编辑:예술)
Hero soldier may get honorary degree from university
Kyobo Life chairman wins top industry honor
대통령실, 범정부 기술유출 합동대응단 출범
Child hurt after angry dad pushes the swing too hard
Tourism potential of Philippines, Korea discussed at GBF
- Congresswoman redoubles calls for support to designate Nov. 22 as 'Kimchi Day'
- Seoul shares slide 2.3% after record gains over short selling ban
- 대통령실, 범정부 기술유출 합동대응단 출범
- Samsung CEO highlights AI safety research
- [KH Explains] China ups OLED ante to take over Korean shares
- Samsung CEO highlights AI safety research
- Kyobo Life chairman wins top industry honor
- [Today’s K
-
Yoon visits Busan after failed World Expo bid
President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday reiterated his push for Busan's infrastructure development ...[详细]
-
Samsung SDI, Volvo Trucks vow to enhance battery partnership
Samsung SDI said Tuesday it is bolstering ties with Volvo Trucks as the two companies celebrate the ...[详细]
-
Mama Awards stays in Japan for 2nd straight year
Despite its global aspirations, the renewed Mama Awards by Mnet is set to take place in Japan for th ...[详细]
-
Marking 105th anniversary of independence, Poland highlights growing ties with Gyeonggi Province
Poland highlighted growing ties with Gyeonggi Province in Korea, marking the 105th anniversary of Po ...[详细]
-
Rookie boy band Riize is set to release a new single on Jan. 5, according to a local media report on ...[详细]
-
Spending on overseas tourism rises by most in 13 years
Korean tourists' total spending on overseas group tours posted the sharpest increase last month ...[详细]
-
선관위, 이준석 유튜브 멤버십 중지 요청…"정치자금법 위반 소지"
국민의힘 이준석 전 대표가 16일 국회에서 현안 관련 기자회견을 하고있다. 연합뉴스이준석 전 국민의힘 대표가 유료 회원제 유튜브 채널을 개설한 데 대해, 선거관리위원회가 ‘정치자금 ...[详细]
-
[Our Museums] Explore plaintive and joyful melodies of Korea at Arirang Museum
JEONGSEON, Gangwon Province -- "Arirang Arirang Arario ..." The melancholic yet oddly comforting mel ...[详细]
-
S. Korea asks UAE to correct nat'l flag image mix
South Korea has requested the United Arab Emirates correct the faulty posting of North Korea's ...[详细]
-
Spending on overseas tourism rises by most in 13 years
Korean tourists' total spending on overseas group tours posted the sharpest increase last month ...[详细]
- Mnet’s ‘Street Dance Girls Fighter 2’ targets global audience with multinational teen dancers
- BTS’ V, actor Yoo Seung
- 이준석 “가해자 따로 있는데…인요한 ‘대리사과’ 황당 제안”
- Suneung might not see perfect scorer for first time in 13 years
- Democratic Party banners targeting young voters stir controversy
- T1, Faker unrivaled at 2023 LoL World Championship
- More relevant than ever, closer to original musical 'Rent' returns for 9th run
- All residents with disabilities to get personal doctor
- S. Korea, Britain vow closer ties in nuclear energy sector
- N. Korea makes 3rd spy satellite launch attempt
Half of young people struggling financially: Seoul
Talks on Goryeo artifact's repatriation resume a decade later
- [사진] 부산 깡통시장 간 윤 대통령과 기업 총수들
- LG Uplus Q3 net income down on higher costs
- Celltrion posts record earnings in Q3, buoyed by upbeat biosimilar sales
- LX International to acquire 60% stake in Indonesian nickel mine
- 윤 대통령, 엑스포 불발 1주만에 부산행 “지역현안 완벽 추진”
- S. Korea retracts bans on disposable cups at cafes, restaurants
- S. Korea retracts bans on disposable cups at cafes, restaurants