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South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung brings uncertainty to Seoul’s foreign policy
Left-leaning election winner has previously made controversial foreign policy statements and could move Seoul closer to ...
Why South Korea’s new leader may be on a collision course with Trump
The new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, calls himself a foreign policy “pragmatist”. He says he is driven by South ...
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Xi vows to strengthen ties with South Korea after Lee's election: CCTV
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping told newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday (Jun 4) that ...
White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence
The White House said on Tuesday that South Korea's election, which saw liberal party candidate Lee Jae-myung win the ...
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 ...
He Survived a Knife to the Neck. Now He’ll Lead a Divided South Korea.
Lee Jae-myung will be one of the most powerful presidents in decades in South Korea, but he is taking over during a perilous ...