握手未来：中韩友好在数字与温情故事中谱写新篇

Group 1 - The core diplomatic visit of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to China at the beginning of the year signifies the importance of developing Sino-Korean relations and sends a positive signal to the international community about the commitment to a healthy and stable bilateral relationship [1][3] - The bilateral trade volume between China and South Korea is projected to reach $328.08 billion in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, with China being South Korea's largest trading partner for 21 consecutive years [4] - The areas of cooperation between China and South Korea have expanded from traditional manufacturing to emerging sectors such as high-end manufacturing, cross-border e-commerce, and digital economy, highlighting the complementary advantages of both countries [4] Group 2 - In 2024, the number of people-to-people exchanges between China and South Korea is expected to reach 7.725 million, with 2.595 million South Koreans visiting China and 5.13 million Chinese residents traveling to South Korea, facilitated by over 1,000 regular flights each week [6] - Cultural exchanges have deepened, with the popularity of Korean cosmetics and films in China and the success of Chinese smart appliances in the South Korean market, indicating a significant cultural influence between the two nations [6][8] - Heartwarming stories of mutual assistance between the two peoples, such as a Chinese driver protecting a South Korean tourist and a South Korean coast guard officer sacrificing his life to save a Chinese citizen, illustrate the growing closeness and goodwill between the two nations [8]