Chinese President Xi Jinping has met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the sidelines of APEC. Photo: AP PHOTO

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is seeking Chinese President Xi Jinping's help in efforts to resume talks with nuclear-armed neighbour North Korea while Xi told Lee he was willing to widen co-operation and jointly tackle the challenges they face.

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Lee hosted Xi at a state summit and dinner after an Asia-Pacific leaders' forum in the South Korean city of Gyeongju, marking Xi's first visit to the country in 11 years.

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