Yoon Calls for China Cooperation on North Korea

During a summit in Lima, Peru, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to play a 'constructive' role amid escalating military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, particularly in light of North Korea's missile tests and troop deployments. Yoon emphasized the need for South Korea and China to collaborate for regional stability and peace, expressing hopes for strengthening bilateral economic ties, especially as their free trade agreement approaches its 10th anniversary. Xi responded by acknowledging the changing international landscape but highlighted the importance of the economic integration between the two nations. He agreed on the necessity of pursuing a peaceful resolution through dialogue. Both leaders recognized the strategic partnership as essential for addressing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. This marked their first in-person meeting in two years, reflecting the urgency of their discussions.