就任后首次，李在明1月初访华

Group 1 - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will visit China from January 4 to 7, 2026, marking his first visit to China since taking office [1] - The visit aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between South Korea and China, following a meeting between the two leaders in November 2023 [1][2] - Key discussion topics will include supply chains, investment, digital economy, transnational crime response, and environmental cooperation [1] Group 2 - The visit symbolizes a new beginning for South Korea-China relations, with expectations for a period of stabilization and recovery [2] - A large economic delegation of over 200 South Korean business leaders, including executives from major companies like Samsung and SK Group, will accompany President Lee [2] - The delegation's activities will include participating in business forums and signing economic cooperation memorandums [2] Group 3 - The visit to Shanghai will coincide with significant anniversaries related to Korean independence, highlighting historical significance [3] - Recent visa policies, including visa exemptions for South Korean citizens traveling to China, have improved bilateral relations and increased people-to-people exchanges [3] - The visit is seen as a continuation of efforts to enhance communication and cooperation between the two nations, focusing on tangible outcomes rather than mere declarations [3]