Group 1 - The visit of South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin to China is seen as a significant test for the Yoon Suk-yeol administration in balancing relations between the US and China [1] - The agenda for the talks is expected to include discussions on the participation of Chinese leaders in the APEC summit in late October and the situation on the Korean Peninsula [1] - The South Korean government is under pressure to manage its relationship with China amid ongoing US-China tensions and stalled trade negotiations with the US [1][2] Group 2 - China has maintained its position as South Korea's largest trading partner for over 20 years, and in 2024, South Korea is projected to become China's second-largest trading partner [2] - There are signs of improving relations between South Korea and China, with the South Korean government taking steps to limit anti-China protests [2] - The new South Korean administration emphasizes a pragmatic approach to managing bilateral relations, focusing on practical cooperation rather than strict adherence to diplomatic protocols [2][3]