China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20

On 18 August 2026, South Korea's foreign ministry said China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea from 19 to 20 August. The Korea Herald reported that the visit comes as South Korea's President Lee floats multiparty talks on ending the Korean War. Frankfurter Allgemeine wrote that Trump criticized Wang Yi.

The Hindu and NPR reported that many were baffled by Trump's order to cut joint exercises with South Korea. President Lee said South Korea has 'no intention to attack North Korea' and stressed the US alliance. Trump said Kim Jong Un has responded to his request for a conversation and praised the North Korean leader, saying Kim treated him with great respect.