South Korea Asks China: Control North Korea's Nukes

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has publicly asked China to intervene with North Korea. The request followed high-level talks between Lee and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Lee stated he directly asked Xi to help limit Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. The appeal positions China as a potential mediator. China is North Korea's most important ally and largest trading partner. This move highlights Seoul's ongoing security concerns. North Korea continues to advance its nuclear and missile tests, defying United Nations sanctions. There was no immediate comment from Beijing or Pyongyang on the request.