Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea from August 19 to 20, 2026, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday (August 18, 2026), marking his first official trip to the country in five years.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will receive Mr. Wang on Thursday (August 20) at the Blue House to discuss bilateral relations and regional affairs and convey his regards to Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to the presidential office.
Mr. Wang will also hold negotiations and a luncheon with National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, where they are expected to exchange views on South Korea-China relations, developments on the Korean Peninsula and other regional and international matters, the office said.
Upon his arrival on Wednesday (August 19, 2026), Mr. Wang is also scheduled to hold negotiations and attend a dinner with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun.
The visit comes ahead of the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November and is expected to assist the countries review progress in restoring ties and prepare for the next stage of high-level exchanges, the ministry said.
Published – August 18, 2026 12:25 pm IST
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