Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) shakes hands with his Republic of Korea counterpart Han Duck-soo in Seoul, capital of the Republic of Korea, April 10, 2007. (Xinhua Photo/Liu Weibing) Photo Gallery>>>

Premier Wen meets ROK counterpart to boost ties

    SEOUL, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met his South Korean counterpart Han Duck-soo here on Tuesday afternoon, with both sides expressing willingness to boost bilateral and regional cooperation.

    Wen, who arrived here on Tuesday morning for an official visit, said China is satisfied with the rapid development of cooperation in various fields between China and South Korea since the two countries established diplomatic ties 15 years ago.  Full story

Premier Wen urges Chinese, ROK youth to invigorate bilateral ties

    SEOUL, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday urged the youth of both China and South Korea to carry forward the Sino-South Korean relations.

    "From the point of bilateral ties, politics is the basis, economy is the link, culture is the bridge, and exchange between the youth is the future," Wen, accompanied by his South Korean counterpart Han Duck-soo, told a group of Chinese and South Korean youth representatives here.  Full story

Chinese premier arrives in Seoul for official visit

     SEOUL, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived here on Tuesday for an official visit to South Korea, the first by a Chinese premier in seven years.

    In a written statement issued upon his arrival, the Chinese premier said that his visit to South Korea is aimed at enhancing the strategic communication, reciprocal cooperation, and common interest.  Full story