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Lee Jae Myung calls South Korean presidential office a ‘graveyard’ after shambolic handover of power

President is likely to move his office back to Blue House, which was abandoned by president Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

South Korea election: Lee Jae-myung takes over a country split by gender politics

Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea’s snap presidential election with a clear lead. With all of the ballots counted, Lee won almost 50% of the vote, ahead of his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo on 41%. He takes over a country that is deeply divided along gender lines.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2025

South Korea's new president vows to restart talks with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election.

Euronews · Jun 4, 2025

Lee Jae Myung vows ‘lasting peace’ with North Korea in inauguration speech after South Korea election victory

South Korea’s new president says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering trilateral partnership with US and Japan

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s new president?

Lee, the standard bearer for the left-leaning Democratic Party, is known for his populist style and humble beginnings.

Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2025

Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea's presidential election ending months of political turmoil

The liberal opposition candidate has secured more than 49% of the votes in an election that has seen one of the country’s highest voter turnout, with approximately 80% of the 44 million eligible voters taking to the ballot boxes.

Euronews · Jun 3, 2025

‘On track for victory’: South Korea elects liberal president Lee Jae-myung, who could clash with the Trump administration over China

Another liberal headache.

We Got This Covered · Jun 3, 2025

Liberal Lee Jae Myung wins South Korea election and promises unity after turmoil

Victory heralds change for Asia’s fourth-largest economy after snap election triggered by impeachment

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

South Korea election results 2025: Who won, who lost, what’s next?

Left-leaning Lee Jae-myung set to become president after conservative Kim Moon-soo concedes defeat.

Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2025

Lee Jae-myung: from child labourer to leader of deeply scarred South Korea

New president faces formidable challenges that could plunge his term into crisis before it has even begun

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025