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Chinese President Xi Jinping and hosts stand on a red-carpeted airport tarmac during a formal welcome in Pyongyang.

Xi lands in Pyongyang for first North Korea trip in 7 years

The Chinese president began a two-day state visit to North Korea, where Kim Jong-un welcomed him with a formal airport ceremony.

2026.6.8

Korean first lady Kim Hea Kyung, left, meets with Philippine first lady Liza Araneta Marcos during a state visit to Manila on March 3. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Korean, Philippine first ladies share cuisine and culture at Manila meeting

Korean first lady Kim Hea Kyung, who is on a state visit to the Philippines with her husband President Lee Jae Myung, met with Philippine first lady Liza Araneta Marcos for desserts on Tuesday afternoon.

2026.3.4

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French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Bertoux speaks during an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily on Feb. 12 at Chez Laurent, a French bistro in Yongsan District, central Seoul, with classic French dishes served on the table in front of him. [PARK SANG-MOON]

French envoy in Seoul says both nations can 'conquer new summits' after 140-year journey together

For French Ambassador Philippe Bertoux, an avid hiker who enjoys exploring South Korea's mountains, the longstanding bond between Seoul and Paris is much like a long hike with a trusted friend that grows more intimate with every step.

2026.2.22

President Lee Jae Myung, center, takes questions during a luncheon press conference with Korean journalists in a hotel in Shanghai on the outcome of his state visit to China, on Jan. 7. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

South Korea asked China to play ‘mediator’ role for North, will work to ease negative public sentiment, Lee says

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to improve public sentiment but maintained their positions on historic issues during their summit. Lee urged for cooperation against anti-China sentiment.

2026.1.7

Korean President Lee Jae Myung, left shakes hands with Chen Jining, the Shanghai Municipal Party secretary, ahead of a welcome dinner hosted by Chen in Shanghai on Jan. 6. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Lee calls to eliminate ‘misunderstandings,’ improve public sentiment between Korea, China

President Lee Jae Myung in Shanghai Tuesday urged Korea and China to make mutual efforts to overcome negative public sentiments by minimizing misunderstandings and developing "good neighborly” relations.

2026.1.6

President Lee Jae Myung, left, takes a selfie Chinese President Xi Jinping using a Xiaomi smartphone during a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after their bilateral summit on Jan. 5. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Lee takes Xiaomi phone selfies with Xi, gifts painting of mythical beast at Korea-China state banquet

Korean President Lee Jae Myung was spotted taking a selfie with Chinese President Xi Jinping to indicate warming bilateral relations during their state banquet in Beijing on Monday.

2026.1.5

President Lee Jae Myung, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their bilateral summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Jan. 5. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Lee signals ‘new phase’ in South Korea-China ties, Xi calls to stand on ‘right side’ of history

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the South Korean government to “stand on the right side of history" and "make the right strategic choice” in summit talks with President Lee Jae Myung in Beijing Monday.

2026.1.5

Korean President Lee Jae Myung, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping take part in an official welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing before their bilateral summit on Jan. 5. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

President Lee calls on South Korea, China to work toward peace on peninsula in summit with Xi

President Lee Jae Myung urged Seoul and Beijing to work together to find practical solutions for peace, prosperity and growth on the Korean Peninsula in a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday.

2026.1.5

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, center, speaks at a press conference on the details of President Lee Jae Myung's state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Blue House in central Seoul on Jan. 2. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Lee's state visit to China to focus on economy, culture and peace on the Korean Peninsula

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week will cover issues related to people's livelihoods and resolving the North Korea denuclearization issue, as well as progressing cultural ties.

2026.1.2

Korean President Lee Jae Myung, right, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their bilateral summit at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, on Nov. 1. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

President Lee to make four-day state visit to China from Sunday

President Lee Jae Myung will make a four-day state visit to China from Sunday, the Blue House announced Tuesday, to build on their bilateral strategic cooperative partnership and strengthen economic and historical ties.

2025.12.30

Tag: state visit

state visit

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Xi lands in Pyongyang for first North Korea trip in 7 years

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Lee calls to eliminate ‘misunderstandings,’ improve public sentiment between Korea, China

Lee takes Xiaomi phone selfies with Xi, gifts painting of mythical beast at Korea-China state banquet

Lee signals ‘new phase’ in South Korea-China ties, Xi calls to stand on ‘right side’ of history

President Lee calls on South Korea, China to work toward peace on peninsula in summit with Xi

Lee's state visit to China to focus on economy, culture and peace on the Korean Peninsula

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