시진핑 "올해 방한의지 불변"…적절한 시기 추진<br /><br />Our top story this morning.<br />President Moon Jae-in and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to push for a visit by Xi to South Korea before the end of the year when the COVID-19 situation eases.<br />In a phone conversation late Wednesday,... they also discussed their cooperation in the fight against the virus.<br />Kim Min-ji reports.<br />Chinese President Xi Jinping told President Moon Jae-in during phone talks late Wednesday that he remains committed to visiting South Korea this year.<br />The two leaders talked for over 30 minutes at the request of President Xi.<br />President Moon said the Chinese leader's visit to Seoul is more important than anything else for their bilateral relations.<br />They agreed to begin negotiations when the COVID-19 situation eases and the conditions are right.<br />It was their second phone conservation since the outbreak with their previous one happening in February.<br />Moon and Xi also shared their response to COVID-19 highlighting their close cooperation.<br />They welcomed a new "fast track" entry system for business people between the two sides.<br />The fast track system which simplifies entry procedures has been in effect since May 1st.<br />Thanks to the deal,... some 200 people from South Korean companies were able to enter China and begin work on Wednesday.<br />Xi said he's looking forward to strengthened cooperation and communication with South Korea, while Moon expressed hope the fast track system becomes a model for the global community.<br />Regarding the Korean Peninsula,... President Xi stressed his continued support for the peace process to which President Moon expressed his appreciation.<br />The top office did not elaborate further.<br />Kim Min-ji, Arirang News.<br />
