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When the Democratic Party (DP) held its first primary debate for the Seoul mayoral race, almost all of the five candidates rushed to stress their closeness to President Lee Jae-myung and their willingness to work with him. [1]

While the first year of a South Korean presidency is often dismissed as a mere “honeymoon” period fueled by high public expectations, the sustained popularity of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung – whose approval ratings are hovering around 60 per... [2]

Through the Lens: South Korea's new leader Lee Jae-myung Lee Jae-myung of the main opposition Democratic Party won South Korea's presidential election on June 3. Here's a look back at the vote and its aftermath through photos and video. (confirmed by 3 sources) [3]

In North Korea, Kim's missiles, ties with Russia and China also closely watched $73bn AI push a priority for president; labor leaders urge better factory wages, conditions Liberal leader stresses solid U.S. (confirmed by 5 sources) [4]

SEOUL -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung faces an uphill battle in bolstering relations with both China and the U.S., with some analysts suggesting he may find himself unable to execute a non-aligned, strategically ambiguous foreign policy. (confirmed by 4 sources) [5]

SEOUL -- South Koreans voted Tuesday in an out-of-cycle presidential election, following the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt to impose martial law in early December. [6]

Liberal leader stresses solid U.S. ties over confrontation with Japan Citizens mourn two schoolgirls killed by a US military vehicle in 2002 Left-leaning administration in Seoul could be seeking to engage with Pyongyang Lee Jae-myung invites Xi Jinpi... [7]

Lee Jae-myung tacks to the right for now, but gravity still pulls him left Lee Jae-myung and Japanese PM Ishiba to enhance three-way cooperation with US Lee Jae-myung must win over Trump or risk being left out of the loop with North Korea Ruling part... [8]

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[1] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-25 · 75% match

Lee Jae-myung Stars in Seoul’s Mayoral Race

When the Democratic Party (DP) held its first primary debate for the Seoul mayoral race, almost all of the five candidates rushed to stress their closeness to President Lee Jae-myung and their willingness to work with him.

[2] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-06 · 75% match

Lee Jae-myung Is a New Kind of President – and South Koreans Approve

While the first year of a South Korean presidency is often dismissed as a mere “honeymoon” period fueled by high public expectations, the sustained popularity of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung – whose approval ratings are hovering around 60 per

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-06 · 82% match

Through the Lens: South Korea's new leader Lee Jae-myung - Nikkei Asia

Through the Lens: South Korea's new leader Lee Jae-myung Lee Jae-myung of the main opposition Democratic Party won South Korea's presidential election on June 3. Here's a look back at the vote and its aftermath through photos and video.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-26 · 75% match

South Korea election

In North Korea, Kim's missiles, ties with Russia and China also closely watched $73bn AI push a priority for president; labor leaders urge better factory wages, conditions Liberal leader stresses solid U.S.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-05 · 75% match

South Korea's Lee Jae-myung now tasked with healing China ties

SEOUL -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung faces an uphill battle in bolstering relations with both China and the U.S., with some analysts suggesting he may find himself unable to execute a non-aligned, strategically ambiguous foreign policy.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-04 · 75% match

South Korea election live: How events unfolded

SEOUL -- South Koreans voted Tuesday in an out-of-cycle presidential election, following the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt to impose martial law in early December.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-17 · 75% match

Politics

Liberal leader stresses solid U.S. ties over confrontation with Japan Citizens mourn two schoolgirls killed by a US military vehicle in 2002 Left-leaning administration in Seoul could be seeking to engage with Pyongyang Lee Jae-myung invites Xi Jinpi

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-10 · 75% match

South Korea

Lee Jae-myung tacks to the right for now, but gravity still pulls him left Lee Jae-myung and Japanese PM Ishiba to enhance three-way cooperation with US Lee Jae-myung must win over Trump or risk being left out of the loop with North Korea Ruling part

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-04 · 65% match

Lee Jae-myung shares Trump's loose regard for constitutional norms

Joseph Yi is an associate professor of political science at Hanyang University in Seoul.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-26 · 64% match

Japan wary of a possible Lee Jae-myung presidency in South Korea

SEOUL/TOKYO -- South Korea's presidential frontrunner has softened his typically hardline stance on Japan, but concerns linger in Tokyo that warming ties could chill again under Seoul's next leader.

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