Main opposition Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to meet with Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming on Thursday evening to deliberate on various matters of mutual interest, including Japan’s anticipated discharge of radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. Lee and Xing are expected to discuss increased economic cooperation and augmenting public diplomacy between the two countries. They will also discuss strategies for mitigating negative perceptions between their respective nations. An additional agenda item for Lee will be soliciting Beijing’s assistance in fostering a peaceful environment on the Korean Peninsula.

Meanwhile, ruling People Power Party (PPP) leader