From the Silla-Tang era to Ming China's defense of Korea against foreign invasions, China and South Korea share a bond forged over a thousand years. This legacy of cultural affinity and mutual support still shapes the relationship today.

As the 2025 APEC meeting convenes in South Korea, CGTN's Li Jingjing speaks with South Korean-American geopolitical analyst KJ Noh on how history, culture and pragmatic leadership can guide both nations toward balanced cooperation, regional stability, and an Asia with a shared future.