New South Korean President Lee faces crucial challenges at home and abroad

Koreans expect new president to revive economy with strong drive

Koreans expect the Lee Jae-myung government to carry out state affairs with administrative capacity and strong driving forces and use that power to revive the sluggish economy, a public opinion poll b...

What can South Korea and world expect in Lee's presidency?

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea's new president, liberal Lee Jae-myung, took office on June 4 after a dramatic and chaotic few months. Pictures of the election showed a peaceful, lively event with colorful outfits and dancing crowds — blue for Lee and red for his rival, conservative Kim Moon Soo. But these images hid the severe political crisis that happened before the vote. In December, former President Y

‘Appeal to all’: How President Lee plans to lead South Korea

As Lee Jae-myung takes office after months of political turmoil, analysts expect a unifying and pragmatic approach to complex economic challenges, diplomatic tensions, and societal divisions - Anadolu Ajansı

New South Korean President Lee faces crucial challenges at home and ...

New South Korean President Lee faces crucial challenges at home and abroad

New South Korean President Lee Jae-myung described his victory as the start of the country’s return to normalcy, after winning a tense election that capped off months of political turmoil.

South Koreans Have a New President, and Mixed Emotions

After six months of turmoil, citizens hope for better times. But political polarization and international tensions over trade mean many worries remain.