Lee Jae-myung Vows Reform
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South Korean politician Lee Jae-myung attends a memorial for former President Roh Moo-hyun, vowing to complete Roh's unfinished reforms and pursue balanced development. Meanwhile, other politicians criticize Lee, accusing him of practicing "fear politics" and questioning his handling of personal assets like an unsold apartment.
Lee Jae-myung orders review of rules governing foreign residents’ pension repayments
President Lee Jae-myung has directed officials to examine whether South Korea should restrict retroactive national pension contributions by foreign residents. At a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House on July 1, Lee said South Korea did not have to offer benefits that other countries did not provide to Korean citizens. He called for the principle of reciprocity to be considered in addressing the issu…
Lee Jae-myung Calls for Clear Final Accountability After Jeju Missing-Person Case
President Lee Jae-myung has ordered a review of South Korea's missing-person response system after the disappearance of a woman in Jeju who was later found dead. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Lee sai…
Lee Jae-myung and Oh Se-hoon Clash Head-On Over Housing Policy and 500-Unit Approval Power
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon are in a direct dispute over housing policy, with neither side appearing to retreat. The disagreement includes the government’s push to …
A year later, the question returns: What would make President Lee Jae-myung successful?
A year after first asking whether Lee Jae-myung could be remembered as a successful president, a Dong-A Ilbo columnist says the question has returned as reports place the president’s approval rating i…
