Korea-China Exchanges Increase; Director-General Level Meeting on Intellectual Property Protection Held
South Korea and China held a director-general level meeting on intellectual property protection in Jeju on April 4, discussing the implementation of an MOU signed in January. Both sides exchanged information on IP protection and anti-counterfeiting measures, agreeing on future cooperation plans. This follows increased bilateral exchanges, including the resumption of the Korea-China Climate Change Cooperation Joint Committee meeting after a seven-year hiatus, signaling improved relations.
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Yonhap News Agency reported on the 6th that the Korea Customs Service announced on the 6th that a director-general level meeting on Korea-China intellectual property protection was held at Jeju Customs on the 4th.
The report stated that Korea and China signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening intellectual property customs protection in January this year, witnessed by the leaders of both countries. This director-general level meeting mainly discussed the specific implementation plan for this memorandum of understanding.
The report stated that both sides exchanged information on intellectual property protection systems and combating counterfeit goods in 2025, and formulated cooperation plans for this year and next. Both sides agreed to designate responsible persons to timely exchange information on infringement risks and regularly share information on suspected intellectual property infringing import and export goods found during customs clearance.
Both sides also agreed to hold director-general level meetings annually and reached a consensus on holding the next meeting in China.
Recent Korea-China exchanges have increased. The Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on March 25 that the fifth meeting of the Korea-China Climate Change Cooperation Joint Committee was held in Beijing on that day, marking its resumption after a seven-year hiatus since 2019.
After Korean President Lee Jae-myung concluded his visit to China on January 7 this year, he presided over a meeting on January 8, stating that the visit laid a solid foundation for the comprehensive recovery of Korea-China relations and for deepening all-round cooperation and exchanges in economy, culture, and other fields between the two countries.
China's "Hallyu ban" has been in effect for 10 years. When Chinese President Xi Jinping met Lee Jae-myung in Gyeongju, South Korea, late last year, he mentioned promoting people-to-people exchanges between China and South Korea and invigorating exchanges among youth, media, think tanks, and local areas. Lee Jae-myung also expressed expectations for "closer cultural exchanges and improving national sentiment." It is believed that as long as the political atmosphere cooperates, the Hallyu ban will gradually ease. (Editors: Chen Kai-yu/Zhu Jian-ling) 1150407
The report stated that Korea and China signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening intellectual property customs protection in January this year, witnessed by the leaders of both countries. This director-general level meeting mainly discussed the specific implementation plan for this memorandum of understanding.
The report stated that both sides exchanged information on intellectual property protection systems and combating counterfeit goods in 2025, and formulated cooperation plans for this year and next. Both sides agreed to designate responsible persons to timely exchange information on infringement risks and regularly share information on suspected intellectual property infringing import and export goods found during customs clearance.
Both sides also agreed to hold director-general level meetings annually and reached a consensus on holding the next meeting in China.
Recent Korea-China exchanges have increased. The Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on March 25 that the fifth meeting of the Korea-China Climate Change Cooperation Joint Committee was held in Beijing on that day, marking its resumption after a seven-year hiatus since 2019.
After Korean President Lee Jae-myung concluded his visit to China on January 7 this year, he presided over a meeting on January 8, stating that the visit laid a solid foundation for the comprehensive recovery of Korea-China relations and for deepening all-round cooperation and exchanges in economy, culture, and other fields between the two countries.
China's "Hallyu ban" has been in effect for 10 years. When Chinese President Xi Jinping met Lee Jae-myung in Gyeongju, South Korea, late last year, he mentioned promoting people-to-people exchanges between China and South Korea and invigorating exchanges among youth, media, think tanks, and local areas. Lee Jae-myung also expressed expectations for "closer cultural exchanges and improving national sentiment." It is believed that as long as the political atmosphere cooperates, the Hallyu ban will gradually ease. (Editors: Chen Kai-yu/Zhu Jian-ling) 1150407
FAQ
What kind of cooperation did South Korea and China discuss?
They held a director-general level meeting on intellectual property protection, discussing strengthening cooperation in IP customs protection.
How have Korea-China exchanges changed recently?
Exchanges have increased, including the holding of IP meetings and the resumption of the Climate Change Cooperation Joint Committee after a seven-year hiatus.