Biz Leaders Set to Visit China for Summit Early Next Year

Seoul: A large-scale business delegation led by SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won may visit China early next year in tune with a summit between President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping, industry sources said Monday. The visit aims to strengthen economic ties and collaboration between the two nations.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the delegation may include prominent figures such as Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung, and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo. The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), under the leadership of SK chief Chey, is organizing the delegation.

Seoul and Beijing have been working on arrangements for the summit talks, which are expected to enhance bilateral relations. A date for the planned summit between Lee and Xi may be announced soon, as indicated by the sources.