Lee Jae-myung

South Korea Raises Defense Budget To $47.1 Billion

Oct 1, 2025

President Lee Jae Myung announced an 8.2 percent increase in the defense budget to 66.3 trillion won ($47.1 billion), stressing the need for stronger independent defense. Speaking at Armed Forces Day, Lee vowed to modernize the…

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South Korea Declares Disaster Zones After Deadly Floods

Jul 22, 2025

Heavy rains and landslides in South Korea have killed 19 people and left nine missing, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to declare six regions as special disaster areas. Nearly 7,000 structures were damaged and 14,000 people…

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Lee Jae-myung Sworn In as South Korea’s New President

Jun 4, 2025

Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has officially begun his 5-year term as South Korea's president after winning early elections with 49.42% of the vote. Following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol over martial law…

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South Korean Opposition Leader Discharged

Jan 10, 2024

Lee Jae-myung, head of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party, was stabbed in the neck during a visit to Busan on January 2. After undergoing surgery at Seoul National University Hospital, he has been released. Lee's supporters…

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South Korean Opposition Leader Stabbed in Neck

Jan 2, 2024

Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea's Democratic Party, faced an attack while visiting the construction site of a new airport on Gadeok Island in Busan. During media inquiries, an unidentified individual approached, feigned interest in an…