Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) visits the Gyeonggi Center for a Creative Economy and Innovation in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, Nov. 2, 2015. [Xinhua/Wang Ye]

The amity between the young people of the two countries goes beyond the limit of languages and borders, he said, adding that there exists great potential for the future of China-South Korea friendship.

Li noted that China is now implementing an innovation-driven development strategy, and South Korea is also committed to the promotion of a creative economy.

The forum should provide a platform for the two countries' young elite to carry out in-depth exchanges and innovation cooperation, he said.

The premier also voiced his hope that the young people of the two countries will deepen friendship and connect their dreams for innovation and entrepreneurship, so as to grow into a vital force for practical cooperation in various fields between China and South Korea.