‘Mediator for peace’: South Korea seeks China’s help to ease tensions over North Korea nuclear crisis; Xi Jinping stresses need for restraint
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has requested Chinese President Xi Jinping to mediate the North Korean nuclear crisis and ease inter-Korean tensions. Lee emphasized the blocked communication channels with Pyongyang, urging China to act as a peace mediator. Xi stressed the need for patience, while both leaders agreed on the importance of freezing North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has requested Chinese President Xi Jinping to mediate the North Korean nuclear crisis and ease inter-Korean tensions. Lee emphasized the blocked communication channels with Pyongyang, urging China to act as a peace mediator. Xi stressed the need for patience, while both leaders agreed on the importance of freezing North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
