Sinking of South Korean naval vessel discussed by Chinese and S. Korean presidents

Sinking of South Korean naval vessel discussed by Chinese and S. Korean presidentsAccording to official reports, Presidents Lee Myung-bak of South Korea and Hu Jintao of China discussed the sinking of a South Korean naval vessel during a summit meeting Friday.

The Cheonan went down March 26 near the border between North and South Korean waters. Lee Dong-kwan, a spokesman for the South Korean president, described Friday's talks as "serious" but did not give details.

It was further reported that South Korea has raised the wreckage of the Cheonan and is conducting an investigation Hu described as "objective." Of the 104 sailors on board, 46 were killed.

No conclusion has been reached on whether North Korea sank the vessel.

It was also noted by the report that Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and Premier Wen Jiabao are scheduled to visit South Korea next month for talks that will also involve Japan. (With Inputs from Agencies)