An important diplomatic step was seen between South Korea and China during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference. Recently elected South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time. This meeting was held in Gyeongju city of South Korea, where both the leaders discussed many important issues in the state level meeting and dinner. The special thing about this visit was that Xi Jinping reached South Korea after almost a decade, which is expected to bring new energy in the relations between the two countries.

During the meeting, President Lee Jae-Myung appealed to China for help in resuming talks with North Korea. He said that the recent high-level talks between China and North Korea are indicating that a favorable environment is being created for talks with North Korea. “I want South Korea and China to take advantage of this positive environment to strengthen strategic communication and resume dialogue with North Korea,” Lee said.

Why is this meeting important?

According to Reuters report, this meeting was important for both the countries from economic and political point of view. Lee Jae-Myung gifted Xi Jinping a high-quality wooden board for the traditional Chinese strategic game ‘Go’ during the meeting. He said that South Korea wants to bring China closer as its largest trading partner.

What did Xi Jinping say?

Xi Jinping said in his address, “China and South Korea are important neighbors that can neither be removed nor isolated. Both countries should move forward with cooperation and trust.”

What happened between the two leaders in the meeting?

In the meeting, both the leaders also discussed regional stability, strengthening economic relations and maintaining security balance in Asia. South Korea, a strategic ally of the US, advocated a phased approach to North Korea’s denuclearization. However, North Korea rejected this proposal, calling it an “impossible dream”.

Leader Kim Jong Un had said this about America

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently said that he will talk to America only if America completely abandons the terms of denuclearization. This statement has increased tension in the region, but this meeting between South Korea and China is being seen as a new hope for restoration of peace in this direction.

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South korea election: In the special presidential election held in South Korea on 3 June 2025, Liberal Democratic Party candidate Lee J-Mung, defeating Conservative candidate Kim Moon-Su and won by a big margin. So far, more than 85% of the counting of votes has been completed and Kim Moon-Su has accepted his defeat. This victory has not just a political change, but has become a symbol of a democratic renaissance.

Special election was needed in South Korea when former President Union Suk Yolle implemented martial law on 3 December 2024, which shook the foundation of democracy across the country. This was the first time after the restoration of democracy in South Korea in 1987, when a President tried to rule the army.

What happened before the election?
The opposition Democratic Party in South Korea led Lee J-Mung, who passed the impeachment motion against Yu in Parliament. In April 2025, the Constitutional Court removed Yu from the post. Criminal cases of misuse of treason and power started against him. Due to this political earthquake, it became mandatory to hold special elections in June 2025.

Election message of Lee J-Mung
Lee J-Mung called his election campaign “Nyaya’s Justice Day” and introduced the unanimous mentality, disregard of judicial institutions and suppression of the rights of the people. He said that this election is not just a change of power, but the return of public self -respect.

Public decisive mandate in favor of democracy
This special election led to more than 80% turnout, which is the highest since 1997. This shows that the public was tired of political instability. To protect democracy, landed at polling stations and Li J-Mung was united to choose a new leader. It was not only a vote but a collective rebellion and democratic movement.

Lee J-Mung priorities in South Korea
Before the election victory in South Korea, Lee J-Mung had said that he wants to end political polarization in the country. He will pay much attention to the economic revival. Working especially for youth and middle class will be the first priority. The way of peace and cooperation with North Korea will be searched. However, it will be interesting to see whether their policies can take South Korea in a new direction of stability, security and prosperity.

Kim Moon-Su congratulations, accept defeat
Kim Moon-Su, close to Youn Suk Yol and former Labor Minister, accepted his defeat and congratulated Lee for the victory. Kim Moon Su-Conservative was the candidate of the Peepal Power Party.

Trying to save democracy by raising walls
At the time of December 2024, when the then President Union Suk Jole announced to set up martial law in the country, opposition leader Lee J-Mung chose the adventure path of resistance. When the army banned the entry into the National Assembly, Lee tried to enter the Parliament by closing the wall. He made this entire incident live YouTube live, which went viral in a few hours. On the same day, voting was held in Parliament to cancel martial law.

Leaders made of struggles
The 61-year-old Lee J-Mung’s life began with conflicts and moved beyond principles. Childhood in poverty worked as a child laborer. He got a degree in law after studying himself. Started as a human rights lawyer. After this, the mayor of Sanganam and then Gyggi became the governor of the province

Defeat in 2022
Lee J-Mung lost in the 2022 presidential election, but did not back down from politics. He continued to raise public issues on Parliament and streets, leading the opposition. Meanwhile, his popularity, especially in the youth and lower-middle class, continued to grow.

Deadly attack is still not encouraged
During the Busan Yatra in January 2024, a person attacked his neck with a 7 -inch long knife on his neck on the pretext of autograph. He was airlifted and admitted to Seoul National University Hospital. Both his supporters and critics condemned the attack. This attack could not intimidate him, but strengthened his image.