Seoul urges North Korea nuclear freeze, seeks Chinese mediation.

South Korean President Lee ‍Jae Myung proposed a halt to Pyongyang’s nuclear programme in exchange for compensation during his state visit to China, where he met with President Xi Jinping to discuss improving relations with North Korea. Lee suggested freezing nuclear activities as a starting point, with a gradual reduction and ultimate goal of a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. He emphasized the need for China to mediate peace talks and expressed the importance of patience in dealing with North Korea, acknowledging past military actions that may have been perceived as threatening.

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