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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, ...
What you need to know as South Korea prepares to vote in presidential election
South Koreans will head to the polls on Tuesday in a snap presidential election following the removal from office of previous ...
South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung vows economic revival, judgment on martial law
South Korea woke on Wednesday to a new liberal president, Lee Jae-myung, who vowed to raise the country from the turmoil of a ...
South Korea's new leader Lee has lived a turbulent life. Now, big challenges await him
His turbulent life climaxed, as Lee, 60, the candidate of the main liberal Democratic Party , was elected as South Korea's ...