‘Shot of lifetime’: S Korea’s Lee takes selfie with Xi months after ‘backdoor’ phone joke

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared a selfie with Chinese President Xi Jinping and their wives on X, taken with a Xiaomi phone gifted by Xi. The leaders engaged in lighthearted banter about the phone’s security, with Xi humorously suggesting Lee check for backdoors. This interaction occurred during Lee’s visit to Beijing, aimed at improving bilateral ties.