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South Korea’s new leader Lee has lived a turbulent life. Now, big challenges await him
The life of South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung is full of ups and downs. His family's poverty forced him to work at ...
South Korea’s opposition leader Lee wins election as voters punish conservatives after martial law chaos
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea’s next president on Wednesday following a dramatic snap election ...
Korean Stocks Eye Bull Market as Lee’s Win Fuels Reform Bets
South Korea’s equity benchmark climbed and is on track to enter a bull market, after Lee Jae-myung’s widely-expected win in ...
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea’s president, closing period of political tumult
Pre-election surveys suggest liberal Lee Jae-myung appears headed for an easy win, riding on deep public frustration over the ...
He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, ...
Analysis-South Korea's new leader to seek more time for US trade talks
The new South Korean administration will likely make efforts to buy time for U.S. trade talks, as it studies the negotiations ...
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, capping months of political turmoil
Lee Jae-myung, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality ...
South Korea flips left in presidential race; Lee secures victory after conservative opponent concedes
South Korean voters swung left in the presidential race Tuesday, and conservative candidate Kim Moon-soo conceded defeat to ...