Current Affairs - Politics - Discussion

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, was sworn in as South Korea’s 21st President for a five-year term. His election marked a commitment to balancing diplomacy by reopening dialogue with North Korea while maintaining a strong security alliance with the United States. His main competitor was Kim Moon-soo from the conservative People Power Party. Lee’s presidency is expected to influence South Korea’s domestic and international policies, especially concerning peace efforts on the Korean Peninsula and relations with global powers.