S Korean, Chinese nuclear envoys hold consultations over DPRK

SEOUL, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Top South Korean and Chinese nuclear envoys met in Seoul on Monday to discuss how to deal with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear issue.

Visiting Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei (L) shakes  hands with Wi Sung-lac, South Korean special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, in Seoul, capital of South Korea, on July 13, 2009. (Xinhua photo)

"What is important is that the two sides have frank and in-depth consultations," Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei said after his meeting with Wi Sung-lac, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs.

It is their second meeting in a month since early June when they met to discuss over the DPRK issues in Beijing.

Earlier in the day, the Chinese vice foreign minister had a breakfast meeting with South Korean Unification Minister Hyun In-taek.