Seohun-Yang Jiechi Meeting Concludes "Had a Broad and Very Good Conversation" (Update)

Seo Hoon, Director of National Security Office, Holds Talks with Yang Jiechi, Member of the Chinese Politburo, in Busan... Yang Jiechi "Had a Very Good Discussion"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] Seo Hoon, Director of the National Security Office, met with Yang Jiechi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China in charge of foreign affairs, in Busan on the 22nd. After the meeting, he told reporters, "Today, we spent a lot of time discussing all topics thoroughly and broadly, and had a very good conversation."

Yang Jiechi said, "Today, we had a sufficient and very good discussion. When I previously spoke with Director Jeong Eui-yong, we talked for about 4 to 5 hours," adding, "I had a very good conversation with Director Jeong Eui-yong in the past. This time, I also had quite a good conversation with my new counterpart, Director Seo Hoon."

After the meeting, Director Seo Hoon and Member Yang Jiechi had lunch together.

Meanwhile, Member Yang Jiechi is the highest-level official to visit South Korea from China since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It is known that Director Seo Hoon and Member Yang Jiechi discussed bilateral issues including the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to South Korea.

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