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flag China and South Korea discussed boosting cultural ties, with Beijing open to a K-pop concert, signaling a potential easing of the K-culture ban.

flag Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung discussed expanding cultural ties during a November 1, 2025, summit in Gyeongju, with Xi reportedly responding positively to a proposal for a K-pop concert in Beijing, directing Foreign Minister Wang Yi to follow up. flag The remarks, shared by South Korean officials and artist JYP, reignited hopes for easing China’s informal restrictions on Korean entertainment, known as the “K-culture ban,” imposed after South Korea deployed the U.S. THAAD system. flag While South Korea’s presidential commission cautioned against overinterpreting the comments as a policy shift, noting ongoing legal and procedural barriers, the engagement marks a notable thaw in cultural relations. flag The potential return of K-pop to China could significantly benefit South Korea’s entertainment industry, amid broader diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties amid regional geopolitical tensions.

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