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China-South Korea relations
The latest news, analysis and opinion on China-South Korea relations. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yeol has told China’s Wang Yi that having an acting leader will not change his government’s position on developing a South Korea-China strategic cooperative partnership. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto
South Korea

Chinese, South Korean foreign ministers in first call since martial law crisis

Foreign ministry says China won’t interfere because ‘South Korean people have the wisdom and ability to properly handle domestic issues’.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | China can win Japan and South Korea over from a US under Trump

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Diplomacy

Opinion | China should seize the moment to promote peace on Korean peninsula

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Yoon Suk-yeol

Beijing decries South Korean leader Yoon’s ‘Chinese spy’ defence of martial law

China responds to Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks about alleged espionage targeting military facilities, calling the comments ‘deeply unsettling’.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol says his decision to declare martial law was motivated by opposition actions that were “threatening national security and social safety”. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Trump policies could ‘naturally’ bring US allies closer to China, analysts say

Others do not expect improved ties between Beijing and Brussels, particularly in the next year.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | Korea instability should prompt US, China to put aside self-interests

Fresh geopolitical shifts underscore a need for leaders to transcend parochial interests and embrace a more holistic approach to governance.

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South Korea

What a possible South Korean leadership change could mean for China

If lawmakers vote to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol, the main opposition DP could rise to power and take a more ‘conciliatory approach’.

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The opposition is pushing to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol after his short-lived declaration of martial law on Tuesday. Photo: TNS
South Korea martial law 2024

China urges its citizens in South Korea to be vigilant after martial law turmoil

Chinese embassy in Seoul advises caution as South Koreans come to terms with dramatic upheaval overnight.

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China-Japan relations

My Take | Is Trump factor at play as China grants visa-free entry to Japan, South Korea?

Unilateral move comes as Beijing faces headwinds both within and without, including fears about destabilising effect of incoming US leader.

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US-China relations

Why South Korea is now a bigger player in US-China cyberwarfare

Seoul has been taking part in more Indo-Pacific cybersecurity exercises with Washington and Nato.

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Observers say South Korea has been working more closely with the United States and its allies in a cybersecurity strategy aimed at China. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Fifa rejects CFA life ban on South Korea’s Son, club boss calls China ‘unstable’

Son Jun-ho was detained in China for 10 months ‘on suspicion of accepting bribes’ and was one of 43 people banned.

Global life ban imposed on South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, (right), by the Chinese Football Association has been rejected by Fifa. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

How Xi’s warning over Korean peninsula highlights Beijing’s diplomatic headache

A statement by Xi Jinping over the volatile Korean peninsula signals China’s growing concern in the region, observers say.

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South Korea

Former South Korean officials accused of THAAD data leak to China, activists

South Korea’s state auditor alleges that the former officials disclosed the details in a bid to slow down the full deployment of THAAD.

South Korea

Seoul’s subway operator apologises for calling Chinese tourists ‘villains’

Seoul Metro was addressing commuter complaints about unruly riders and loud announcements at stations.

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Chinese tourists carry their baggage on Myeongdong Street in downtown Seoul, South Korea. Photo: EPA-EFE/Yonhap
China-EU relations

China offers visa-free entry to 9 more countries in renewed tourism push

Nationals from South Korea and Slovakia have been added to the list of people who do not need a visa to visit for up to 15 days.

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Tourists from nine more countries will soon be able to visit China without a visa. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

First South Korean held in China under expanded spy law

South Korean national arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

Man was working for a Chinese semiconductor company in Hefei when he was detained late last year, according to Yonhap report.

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North Korea nuclear crisis

Empty ambassador chair highlights complications in China-South Korea relations

While Seoul this month announced its new envoy to Beijing, China has been without an ambassador to South Korea for over 3 months.

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Xing Haiming left the position as China’s ambassador to South Korea in July and has not been replaced, sparking discussion about the complexity of the China-South Korea relationship. Photo: YNA/dpa
Focus

Open Questions | Why North Korea is starting to become a ‘forgotten’ space for China and the US

Political scientist Kim Heung-kyu on the state of play on the Korean peninsula and how Seoul can benefit from Beijing-Washington rivalry.

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Korean peninsula

North Korea blows up roads connecting to South

South China Sea

How will China react to tougher Philippine-South Korean security ties?

Seoul and Manila’s partnership does not take direct aim at Beijing but does target maritime dangers in the South China Sea.

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There have been repeated encounters between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea this year. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

China’s shrinking appetite for Korean cosmetics replaced by hunger for food

Korean food is booming in China, with rising exports of ramyeon and rice-based products, while cosmetics face declining market share.

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Buldak Bokkeum-Myeon, the spicy instant noodles endorsed by Korean girl group (G)I-DLE. Photo: YouTube/ Buldak TV
The Philippines

South Korea, Philippines share ‘common understanding’ on South China Sea

The nations’ leaders committed to deepening maritime cooperation on Monday, as they upgraded relations and agreed to closer coastguard ties.

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Indonesia

How Beijing’s recent talks with Seoul, Jakarta may mark new diplomatic strategy

Beijing has held recent meetings in this format with Seoul and Jakarta, both of whom are moving closer to the Quad.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | Olympic athletes’ spirit a guide for Northeast Asian cooperation

The way young people from the three Northeast Asian nations have upheld Olympic values and transcended politics can inspire the whole region.

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Medallists from South Korea, North Korea and China gather on the podium for a selfie at the end of their mixed table tennis doubles competition at the Summer Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris on July 30. Photo: AFP
China manufacturing

As competition heats up, South Korea tops China for shipbuilding orders

South Korean shipwrights took 40 per cent of global intake for ship orders last month, surpassing their Chinese peers for the second time this year.

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South Korea took 40 per cent of global intake for ship orders last month, BusinessKorea reported on Monday, citing British analytics firm Clarksons Research. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-Japan relations

Chinese foreign minister warns relations with Japan risk going backwards

Wang Yi told his Japanese counterpart Yoko Kamikawa that the two countries have reached a ‘critical phase’.

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Defence

South Korea accuses 3 Chinese students of illegal drone video of US carrier

The three, who allegedly photographed Naval Operations Command in Busan, could face three years in prison or a fine of US$21,000.

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