1. Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Lim Sung-nam will visit Beijing, China, from February 3 through 5 for meetings with Chinese officials, including Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Affairs Wu Dawei.

2. During his visit, Special Representative Lim will consult with Chinese officials on the full range of North Korea issues, including its nuclear development, its recent threats to launch further provocations and ways to respond to them.

                             Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFAT

* unofficial translation