Biz leaders seek to visit China on summit early next year

A large-scale business delegation led by SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won may visit China early next year in tune with a summit between President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping, industry sources said Monday. According to the sources, the delegation may include Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo. The delegation is arranged by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), which is led by SK chief Chey. Seoul and Beijing have been in arrangements for the summit talks. A date for the planned summit between Lee and Xi may be announced soon, according to the sources.