South Korean Six-Party Talks representative Lim Sung Nam headed for China today for talks with his Chinese counterparts on North Korea issues.
According to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lim is to stay in Beijing for two days, where he will meet Wu Dawei, China’s Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Affairs, and other related officials.
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said of the visit earlier today, “While in China, Director Lim is expected to discuss the April 24th South Korea-China Foreign Ministers’ meeting, to share views on the recent situation on the Korean Peninsula with the Chinese side, and find agreement on North Korea and North Korean nuclear weapons problems.”
Wu, who visited the U.S. last month to meet officials responsible for enforcing U.S. sanctions against North Korea, is sure convey the results of those meetings, as well as China’s wish to see an easing of tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
