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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, ...
South Korea faces high-stakes election; fears over China, North Korea and US ties shape voter concerns
As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the ...
South Korea's foreign policy: Navigating relations with the US, China, and North Korea
South Koreans will head to the polls in the first week of June to elect a new president, but analysts caution that the ...
White House Calls South Korea Election 'Fair,' Expresses Concern About Chinese Influence
"The US-ROK Alliance remains ironclad. While South Korea had a free and fair election, the United States remains concerned ...
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 ...
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 ...
Analysis-South Korea's New Leader to Seek More Time for US Trade Talks
Lee Jae-myung delivers his speech during a national convention of South Korea's Democratic Party to choose their candidate ...