South Korean president Lee asks China's Xi for help engaging North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-stakes summit, with China promising to work towards peace and stability in North Korea but offering no firm plan. Despite South Korea's balancing act between its U.S. alliance and Chinese trade dependence, the summit resulted in seven agreements, including a currency swap and cooperation on online crime and aging populations. However, unresolved issues like Chinese sanctions and military flights in Korean airspace highlight the complexity of the relationship. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.