By Ju-min Park

SEOUL (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will make state visits next week to South Korea when the country hosts Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) events, South Korea’s top security adviser said on Friday.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung plans to hold summit meetings with Trump and Xi separately, said Wi Sung-lac, South Korea’s presidential security adviser.

“Through a series of summits between the leaders of South Korea and the United States, the United States and China, and South Korea and China, we will not only highlight South Korea’s role as a platform but also build consensus for peace, prosperity, and stability in the region,” Wi told reporters.

As part of a trip to Asia, Trump will meet Xi next week in South Korea,

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