Former South Korean President Roh Tae-woo's oldest son has been chosen as the country's next ambassador to China, local officials reported Thursday. The appointment awaits approval from Beijing.

The 2nd China-South Korea Export Control Dialogue and government-business exchange event were held in Seoul on Thursday and Friday. During the events, both sides conducted in-depth exchanges on relevant export control issues,

The Lee Jae-myung government has nominated Roh Jae-heon (60), chairman of the East Asia Culture Center and eldest son of former President Roh Tae-woo, as its first ambassador to China, with the agrément process currently underway.

China has been North Korea’s biggest trading partner and aid provider, though questions have lingered about the strength of their bilateral relationship.

Seoul is well-positioned to leverage its newly-gained status as a “force multiplier,” capable of shaping the geopolitical calculations of the U.S. and China.

North Korean state media outlets have never published her name, referring to her as Kim Jong Un’s “respected” or “most beloved” child. The belief that she is named Ju Ae is based on an account by former NBA champion Dennis Rodman, in which he recalled holding Kim Jong Un’s baby daughter during a trip to Pyongyang in 2013.

South Korea, Japan and the U.S. will conduct annual defensive drills starting on September 15 to upgrade aerial, naval and cyber operational capabilities against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats,