hán guó韩国zǒng tǒng总统lǐ zài míng李在明fǎng wèn访问zhōng guó中国，tuī dòng推动liǎng guó guān xì两国关系fā zhǎn发展
On January 4, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Beijing to begin a four-day visit to China.
This is Lee Jae-myung's first visit to China since taking office as president, attracting widespread attention from all sectors.
Upon arriving in Beijing, Lee Jae-myung first met with Koreans living in Beijing.
He stated that the full restoration of South Korea-China relations is one of the most important diplomatic achievements of this administration.
He believes that South Korea and China have "unlimited opportunities" in many fields, such as clean energy, biotechnology, and environmental protection industries.
Lee Jae-myung mentioned that China has developed very rapidly in financial technology and environmental protection technology in recent years, especially the popularization of electric vehicles, which is impressive.
He hopes that this visit will eliminate some past misunderstandings between the two countries and bring South Korea-China relations into a new stage of mutual assistance and common development.
According to the plan, after finishing his trip in Beijing, Lee Jae-myung will also go to Shanghai.
The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of an important event in Korean history, and he will visit historical sites in Shanghai to review the historical ties between the two countries.
More than 200 Korean entrepreneurs are accompanying Lee Jae-myung on his visit to China.
Both sides will discuss cooperation in digital economy, climate change, tourism, and cultural exchanges.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed hope that this visit will further advance the development of bilateral relations.
For many ordinary people in South Korea and China, the improvement of bilateral relations means more opportunities for tourism and trade in the future, and life will become more convenient.