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Chinese foreign minister likely to visit South to discuss North, bilateral issues

If the visit is realized, the South Korean government is expected to use it to call on China to play a constructive role in stabilizing the situation on the Korean Peninsula and advancing efforts toward the North's denuclearization.

2026.7.29

North, Chinese premiers talk cooperation on anniversary of countries' friendship treaty

North Korea's Pak Thae-song met with Li Qiang during Pak's visit to Beijing to mark the 65th anniversary of a treaty between the two nations.

2026.7.12

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Prime minister opens China trip with business outreach

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met Chinese businesspeople in Beijing before heading to Dalian for the Summer Davos forum and talks with senior officials.

2026.6.23

Chinese nationals who tortured a Korean to death are seen in a photo provided by Cambodian authorities. [JOONGANG PHOTO]

Six Chinese nationals involved in torture, murder of Korean college student get life in prison

Six Chinese nationals who tortured and murdered a Korean college student at a criminal compound in Cambodia were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.

2026.5.28

The Imperial Way toward prosperity

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour the Temple of Heaven in Beijing as part of the two leaders’ summit on May 14.

2026.5.14

Chinese Ambassador to Seoul Dai Bing speaks during a public diplomacy program for youth at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in central Seoul on May 12. [NEWS1]

Foreign Ministry launches fourth round of exchange program for young Koreans and Chinese

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday it has launched a new round of a friendship program for young Koreans and Chinese aimed at fostering exchanges and goodwill between the two countries.

2026.5.12

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the North Korean side of the border at the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone on June 30, 2019. [AP PHOTO/YONHAP]

Meeting between Trump, North's Kim 'not currently' scheduled in upcoming Asia trip: White House official

A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is not currently scheduled during Trump's trip to Asia this month amid speculation that he could seek to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang when opportunities arise.

2026.5.5

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' sign is seen at the ministry's office in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Sept. 24, 2025. [YONHAP]

Korea, China reaffirm need to ensure stable supply chains for critical minerals, rare earths

Korea and China have reaffirmed the need to work together to ensure stable supply chains for critical minerals, rare earths and other materials amid growing global uncertainties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.

2026.4.21

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, third from left, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, first from right, in Pyongyang. [XINHUA/YONHAP]

North Korean, Chinese foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to reinforcing dialogue

Beijing and Pyongyang reaffirmed their commitment to reinforce strategic bilateral dialogue and cooperation based on shared ideology during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to North Korea.

2026.4.10

Guests are seated in a newly opened North Korean restaurant in Moscow in a photo uploaded by the North Korean Embassy in Russia's Facebook account. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Scrutiny, challenges, ethical questions await South Koreans visiting North's restaurants

South Koreans navigating North Korean restaurants abroad often use language tricks to avoid scrutiny. These establishments, while facilitating cultural exchange, may violate UN sanctions by sending funds back to the North Korean regime.

2026.3.24