转自：北京日报客户端 外交部发言人12月30日宣布，应中方邀请，韩国总统李在明将于2026年1月4日至7日对中国进行国事访 问。 上海对外经贸大学朝鲜半岛研究中心主任詹德斌对北京日报客户端记者说，中国领导人10月底赴韩出席 亚太经合组织（APEC）峰会并对韩国进行国事访问后，李在明就计划尽早访华，过去也多次提到希望 早日访华，其实并不"突然"。具体来说，韩方希望赶在特朗普访华前先到中国协调政策，而2月中韩都 庆祝春节，3月中国举办两会，因此1月成为比较好的时间选择。 2025年是中韩建交33周年。中国是韩国最大贸易伙伴国，韩国2024年是中国第二大经贸伙伴国。中方表 示，中国领导人访韩实现了中韩战略合作伙伴关系的再确认。在此之前，中韩先后对对方民众实行免签 和团体免签，推动民间交流回暖。 "中国领导人访韩标志着中韩关系止跌企稳，这次李在明来访要探讨的就是如何稳中有进，尤其是在经 贸合作和人文交流方面进一步推动合作。"詹德斌列举说，中韩自贸协定（FTA）升级谈判、未来产业 领域合作问题都将是讨论的重点，同时还要管控好双边关系中的一些风险。对韩国而言，还希望通过中 国打破朝鲜半岛局势的僵局。 李在明上任后，已于8 ...

Core Points - South Korea is likely to reach a trade deal with the U.S. before the upcoming APEC summit [1] Group 1 - The chief policy advisor of South Korea indicated an increased probability of a trade agreement with the U.S. [1]

Core Points - The article reports the appointment of Kang Kyung-wha as South Korea's ambassador to the United States, marking her as the first female to hold this position in South Korean diplomatic history [1][3] - Kang has previously held significant roles, including South Korea's permanent representative to the United Nations and Minister of Foreign Affairs from June 2017 to February 2021 [3] Summary by Categories Appointment Details - Kang Kyung-wha has been appointed as South Korea's ambassador to the United States as of October 1 [1] - This appointment is historic as she is the first woman to serve in this role [3] Previous Experience - Kang has a background in high-level diplomatic positions, including serving as the Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN and as a special assistant to the UN Secretary-General [3] - She was the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Moon Jae-in administration from June 2017 until February 2021 [3] Immediate Responsibilities - Kang's primary task upon taking office will be to coordinate with the U.S. regarding the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit [3] - She will also engage in negotiations with the U.S. on complex issues such as Korea-U.S. tariff discussions [3]