Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming Meets SK Chairman Chey Tae-won

First Official Meeting with Group Chairman After Appointment in Korea
Discussion on COVID-19 and Economic Cooperation

The Embassy of China in Korea announced on the 3rd that Chairman Chey Tae-won (second from the left) and Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming (second from the right) held a meeting.

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Xing Haiming, the Chinese Ambassador to Korea, met with Chey Tae-won, Chairman of SK Group, and requested active expansion of investments in China.

According to the Chinese Embassy on the 4th, Ambassador Xing met with Chairman Chey on the 3rd to discuss responses related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and economic trade. This is the first official meeting between Ambassador Xing, who was appointed to Korea in January, and a group chairman.

Ambassador Xing said, "SK Group has made a positive contribution to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which left a deep impression," adding, "Over the 28 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relationship between the two countries has rapidly developed, and SK Group has played an important role in practical cooperation in the economic and trade sectors between the two countries."

Ambassador Xing added, "The Chinese Two Sessions delivered a clear message to firmly expand external openness, and it is expected that Korean companies, including SK Group, will actively expand investments in China and strengthen bilateral cooperation, contributing to the qualitative advancement of China-Korea relations."

Chairman Chey said, "In the early days of diplomatic relations between the two countries, SK Group focused on establishing a 30-year investment cooperation plan with China, and currently China is SK Group's largest overseas investment destination," adding, "SK Group has registered about 100 corporations in China, overseeing more than 40 cities."

Chairman Chey said, "The people of Korea and China have been looking out for and helping each other during the COVID-19 situation, extending timely support when the other country faces difficulties," and added, "SK Group is actively promoting social value (SV), cooperating with relevant Chinese government departments and related companies on social value measurement and related matters, aiming for mutual benefit and coexistence."

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