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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 ...
South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung pledges to 'unite' country
Just hours after winning the South Korean presidency, Lee Jae-myung has pledged to "unite the people" in his inauguration ...
Lee Jae-myung Hopes to Heal South Korea. That Won’t Be Easy
South Korea’s presidential election result was never really in doubt. The real question is which version of Lee Jae-myung ...
What Lee’s presidency could mean after months of turmoil in South Korea
Images from the election of South Korea's new president are as peaceful and orderly as you’d expect to see in any vibrant ...
South Korea's President Lee Jae-Myung Takes Office
(Reuters) -South Korea has elected liberal Lee Jae-myung as president to lead the country through a tumultuous period that ...
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, ...
Analysis-South Korea's new leader to seek more time for US trade talks
The new South Korean administration will likely make efforts to buy time for U.S. trade talks, as it studies the negotiations ...