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Most Popular Chinese FM Wang Yi touches down in Seoul for first time in five years Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is due in Seoul for the first time in five years as the two nations seek to improve ties soured over South Korea's deployment of a U.S. anti-missile system. During his two-day visit, Wang will meet with his counterpart, Kang Kyung-wha and pay a visit to President Moon Jae-in. Topping the agenda is expected to be President Moon's visit to Chengdu, this month for a trilateral summit with Japan and a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to South Korea in 2020. The foreign ministers will also likely discuss measures to fully recover their economic ties that were impacted by Beijing's retaliation over Seoul's deployment of the THAAD system. 2019-12-04 Foreign Ministers of S. Korea, China hold talks Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul this afternoon for talks with his South Korean counterpart Kyung Kyung-wha. It's his first visit since bilateral ties soured over South Korea's deployment of the U.S. missile defense system THAAD back in 2016. The two diplomats are expected to discuss bilateral relations, the situation on the Korean Peninsula. as well as other regional issues. Also on the agenda might be President Moon Jae-in's visit to Chengdu later this month for a trilateral summit with China and Japan, and a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to South Korea. They will also likely discuss ways to fully restore their economic ties that were hurt by Beijing's retaliation over THAAD. Meanwhile, Wang will pay a courtesy call to President Moon Jae-in on Thursday. 2019-12-04 Chinese FM says President Xi Jinping's Seoul visit will be 'discussed through channels' Amid mounting anticipation over a possible visit to South Korea by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Beijing's top diplomat says that the matter will continue to be discussed further through relevant channels. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks when asked about the potential trip, following talks with his South Korean counterpart Kang Kyung-wha in Seoul on Wednesday. The Chinese leader hasn't been to South Korea since 2014, so his visit, if it happens, would reciprocate President Moon Jae-in's trip to Beijing in 2017. "We are neighbors and we will boost high-level exchanges. We will continue to negotiate the matter through channels." Wang is on a two day-visit to South Korea. His trip has drawn particular significance as it marks his first time in Seoul since bilateral ties soured over South Korea's decision to deploy the U.S. missile defense system THAAD in 2016. According to Seoul's foreign ministry the two sides shared the view that their ties must be restored fully, and that they have a common understanding to hold a joint vice-ministerial panel on people-to-people exchanges in the near future given that economic ties were hurt over the THAAD issue. South Korea's foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha also expressed optimism in getting bilateral relations back on track. "I am glad to be able to discuss in-depth the achievements we've made in our bilateral relations and to work on areas that haven't fared well. Through our talks, I hope to exchange views on how we can revitalize high-level exchanges, as well as boost cooperation in the areas of economy, environment, culture and personal exchanges." On North Korea, the two sides vowed close cooperation to make progress towards denuclearization noting that the situation was fluid given that Pyeongyang continues to stress its "year-end" deadline. They agreed that peace must be maintained on the peninsula and war must not break out emphasizing the importance of continued dialogue between North Korea and the U.S., and to keep the pledges made during their Singapore summit. Kim Min-ji, Arirang News. 2019-12-05 Trump hints U.S. may use military force against N. Korea, if necessary Speaking to reporters on Tuesday in London at the annual summit of NATO leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump revived the threat of military action against North Korea, as negotiations remain in limbo over how to match the North's denuclearization steps with U.S. concessions. Touting the strength of the U.S. military, Trump said all options are on the table. "Now we have the most powerful military we've ever had and we're by far the most powerful country in the world. And hopefully we don't have to use it. But if we do, we'll use it. If we have to, we'll do it." President Trump had threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea in 2017, when tensions were sky high over the regime's testing of nuclear weapons and ICBMs. However on Tuesday, Trump emphasized the close personal relationship he has formed with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, adding he hopes Kim will follow through with his commitment to dismantle his regime's nuclear weapons program. Trump also touched upon the defense cost sharing negotiations with South Korea, saying Seoul should shoulder more of the cost of stationing U.S. troops on the peninsula. He said South Korea has agreed to pay an extra 500 million dollars a year for U.S. "protection", adding Washington now wants additional commitments. "Now in the meantime, we're working with South Korea because it's burden-sharing, and we're spending a tremendous amount of money to protect South Korea, and we think that it's fair that they pay substantially more. Last year, I asked them to pay more and they agreed. Nobody knows this. I'll say it now I think for the first time, but they agreed to pay approximately 500 million dollars a year more for protection." President Trump's comments come as Seoul and Washington are currently holding their fourth round of defense cost-sharing talks, in a bid to reach a compromise before the end of the year. Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News. 2019-12-04
