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South Korea has initiated efforts to normalize diplomatic relations with China, dispatching a high-level delegation to Beijing. This move aims to mend ties strained by past disputes, including the 2017 THAAD deployment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the historical context of South Korea-China relations and the impact of the 2017 THAAD deployment.
  • Recognize the strategic importance of China as South Korea's largest trading partner.
  • Evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of normalizing bilateral relations in the current geopolitical climate.
READ: South Korea tells China it wants to normalise ties, upgrade economic relations

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