Chinese, ROK officials to discuss Korean Peninsula issue

BEIJING -- Officials from China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) will discuss the current situation on the Korean Peninsula in Seoul on Tuesday, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei Monday.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui and ROK's First Vice Foreign Minister Lim Sung-nam will co-chair the seventh high-level strategic dialogue scheduled on Feb. 16 in Seoul, said Hong.

The two sides are expected to exchange views on bilateral relations, the current situation on the Korean Peninsula and other issues of mutual concern, said Hong.