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Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea’s president, capping months of political turmoil
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician ...
Lee Jae-myung Hopes to Heal South Korea. That Won’t Be Easy
South Korea’s presidential election result was never really in doubt. The real question is which version of Lee Jae-myung ...
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 elects liberal president after chaotic six months
South Koreans elected Lee Jae-myung as president Tuesday, choosing a liberal whose vision to reshape his nation’s foreign ...
South Korea presidential election: Conservative candidate Kim Moon Soo concedes defeat
South Korea’s liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung was expected to win an early presidential election on Tuesday.
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 President Lee Jae-myung says he’ll bolster US-Japan ties and pursue talks with North
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering a trilateral ...
South Korea flips left in presidential race; Lee secures victory after conservative opponent concedes
Liberal Lee Jae-myung defeated Kim Moon-soo in South Korea's election after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, prompting potential changes in foreign policy focus.