Korean Peninsula Diplomacy: China's top diplomat says Kim's Beijing visit will help ease tensions
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Meanwhile, Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi met with South Korean National Security Adviser Chung Eui-yong in Seoul Thursday. Yang said Kim's recent visit to Beijing will help ease tensions.
YANG JIECHI CHINESE STATE COUNCILOR "We believe Kim's visit will help the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, ensure peace and security, and resolve problems regarding the peninsula through political negotiations and discussions."
CHUNG EUI-YONG SOUTH KOREAN NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER "It is very meaningful that Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, the South-North Korea summit and the North-U.S. summit."