Chinese President Xi Jinping - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung

Xi Jinping Jokes About Spying While Gifting Smartphones to South Korean President

In a rare moment of levity, Chinese President Xi Jinping drew laughter from both delegations when he joked about spying on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung while presenting him with a pair of smartphones. The light-hearted exchange, which took...
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung-China's President Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping Meets South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul Amid Shifting Asian Power Dynamics

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung on Saturday (Nov 1), concluding a landmark diplomatic week that underscored Beijing’s growing influence in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt departure from the Asia-Pacific...
Lee Jae-myung

Who Is Lee Jae-myung? A Look at South Korea’s New President and His Rise From Poverty to Power

In a victory that marks both a personal triumph and a profound moment in South Korea’s political history, Lee Jae-myung has been elected President, bringing with him a backstory that echoes the journey of an entire nation. From an impoverished...
South Korea opposition leader Lee Lee Jae-myung

South Korea on Edge: Opposition Leader Calls for President Yoon’s Impeachment Amid Constitutional Crisis

South Korea’s political landscape was thrown into turmoil on Friday as opposition leader Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The bold declaration came a day ahead of a highly anticipated parliamentary...
South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Convicted of Election Law Violation

South Korea’s Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Indicted for Alleged Misuse of Public Funds

Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party and a prominent opposition figure, was indicted on Tuesday, November 19, for allegedly misusing more than 100 million won (US$71,900) of public funds during his tenure as governor of Gyeonggi Province...
South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Convicted of Election Law Violation

South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Convicted of Election Law Violation

Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party, was convicted on Friday of violating election laws, receiving a one-year prison sentence suspended for two years. The ruling has significant implications for Lee’s political future, with potential consequences extending...