From August 17 to 21, 2009, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei paid a visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

During his visit, Wu met with Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly and Pak Ui Chun, minister of Foreign Affairs. He also held talks with Kim Kye Gwan, vice foreign minister of the DPRK. They exchanged views on bilateral relations, regional situation and issues of mutual concern.