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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, ...
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South Korea’s New President Could Transform the Korean Peninsula
The debilitating political vacuum that has reigned in Seoul since South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment on ...
From triumph to Trump: S. Korea President Lee Jae-myung starts term with full plate
Mr Lee's first day in office was marked by the US doubling of steel and aluminium tariffs coming into effect. Read more at ...
This Awkward Clip Of Karoline Leavitt's Fumble During A Press Briefing Pretty Much Sums Up The Trump Administration
A moment from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Tuesday briefing is going viral, with critics saying it ...
Trump trade negotiations and South Korea presidential election: Morning Rundown
Where things stand as Trump’s ambitious push for trade deals hit some snags. There’s just over a month left until the clock ...
South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral ...
White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence
The White House said on Tuesday that South Korea's election, which saw liberal party candidate Lee Jae-myung win the ...