US EditionGlobal Leaders React to Lee Jae-Myung's Historic Election in South Korea
- Lee Jae-myung won South Korea's snap presidential election on June 4, 2025, securing almost 50% of the vote across the country.
- The election followed deep gender divides shaped by protests against former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration and the lack of female candidates.
- Lee positioned himself as a consensus liberal candidate who sought to neutralize gender issues amid ongoing gender conflicts influencing voter behavior.
- Global leaders including China's Xi Jinping, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and leaders from Japan, India, Australia, the EU, and Taiwan congratulated Lee and emphasized strengthening diplomatic and economic partnerships.
- Lee’s victory offers South Korea an opportunity to reset domestic politics and address complex international issues involving trade, diplomatic repair, and evolving alliances.
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South Korea election: Lee Jae-myung takes over a country split by gender politics
Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea’s snap presidential election with a clear lead. With all of the ballots counted, Lee won almost 50% of the vote, ahead of his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo on 41%. He takes over a country that is deeply divided along gender lines. Lee’s campaign effectively channelled voter anger. He focused on resetting South Korea’s politics after impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was from the s…
Elected on 3 June with more than 49% of the vote, Lee Jae-myung, leader of the opposition party, came to power six months after the failed attempt of the former president to impose martial law.
PORTRAIT - The new South Korean president must revive Asia's 4th economy in a troubled geopolitical context
After six months of political and economic crisis triggered by the attempted coup de force of the deposed president, Asia's fourth economy elected center-left democrat Lee Jae-myung, with a high turnout.
Global Leaders React to Lee Jae-myung's Historic Election in South Korea
Global Leaders React to Lee Jae-myung's Historic Election in South Korea South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung, is set to navigate a complex international landscape, involving trade negotiations and diplomatic repairs after his predecessor's controversial policies. Lee's election victory has prompted global reactions, highlighting new potential alignments and collaborative goals.China's President Xi Jinping reached out to commend Lee's succ…
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