Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged South Korea to avoid taking sides between Beijing and Washington, while North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile.
Key points
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with South Korean National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul.
- Wang stated that the root cause of Korean Peninsula tensions is the hostile policy of the United States toward North Korea.
- Japan's government and coastguard reported the launch of a suspected ballistic missile by North Korea toward the sea.
- US President Donald Trump stated plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later in 2026.
Why it matters
This diplomatic exchange highlights ongoing regional tensions and differing strategic pressures on South Korea amidst shifting US-North Korea dynamics and Chinese foreign policy objectives.
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