President Yoon and Xi Jinping to Meet in Peru Amid Global Tensions
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol is set to hold a significant summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on November 15 in Lima, Peru, coinciding with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. This meeting marks the first face-to-face encounter between the two leaders since the G20 Summit in Indonesia in November 2022. According to Kim Tae-hyo, Deputy Director of the National Security Office, the discussions will focus on revitalizing economic cooperation and addressing regional security issues, including the situation on the Korean Peninsula and military collaborations between North Korea and Russia.
The meeting comes at a time when South Korea is also preparing for a potential summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, as well as bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. These discussions aim to review and enhance trilateral cooperation among South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, especially following the Camp David Summit held in August. President Yoon is also pursuing meetings with leaders from approximately ten other countries during his South American tour, highlighting South Korea's proactive diplomatic efforts.
Yoon Resumes Golf Practice Ahead of Potential Meeting with Trump
In a related development, President Yoon has resumed golf practice for the first time in eight years, reportedly in preparation for future interactions with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Yoon expressed optimism about strengthening ties with Trump, citing encouragement from former Trump administration officials and influential Republicans. This personal approach may be crucial as Yoon seeks to navigate the complexities of U.S.-South Korea relations under Trump's
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