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PM Modi Congratulates Lee Jae-Myung on Being Elected South Korean President, Looks to Deepen India-ROK "Special Strategic Partnership"
- On June 4, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Lee Jae-Myung on his decisive victory in the South Korean presidential election and expressed eagerness to collaborate closely to enhance the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership.
- Lee’s election followed six months of political turmoil after the previous leader declared martial law, and incumbent Kim Moon-soo conceded defeat in a snap election.
- Born in 1963, Lee rose from humble origins paralleling South Korea’s rise from poverty and pledged to prioritize economic growth, AI investment, a shorter workweek, and improved North Korea relations.
- Lee promised to maintain the US-South Korea security alliance while pursuing North Korea’s gradual denuclearization and cautious engagement amid complex regional dynamics and strengthened Pyongyang capabilities.
- Modi emphasized expanding the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership, and Lee faces challenges balancing economic growth, alliance management, and regional security in a fluid geopolitical environment.
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Despite Significant Geostrategic Challenges, President Lee Can Make Progress on Korean Peninsula Security • Stimson Center
South Korea’s newly-elected President Lee Jae-myung will face many geostrategic challenges, including North Korea. The post Despite Significant Geostrategic Challenges, President Lee Can Make Progress on Korean Peninsula Security appeared first on Stimson Center.
Vietnam's top leader congratulates Lee on inauguration
Vietnam's Party General Secretary To Lam on Thursday extended his congratulations to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his inauguration, the South Korean Embassy in Vietnam said. The message was conveyed during a meeting between Lam and South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young-sam in Hanoi. Lam noted that relations between the two countries have reached their highest level, being elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 20…
PM Modi congratulates Lee Jae-Myung on being elected South Korean President, looks to deepen India-ROK "Special Strategic Partnership"
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Lee Jae-Myung on his election as President of the Republic of Korea and expressed his intent to work closely with him to 'expand and strengthen' the India-ROK 'Special Strategic Partnership.'In a post on X, he said, 'Congratulations to Mr Lee Jae-Myung on being elected as the President of the Republic of Korea. Look forward to working to
Yangon, June 5, 2025: Acting President Duterte of the National Unity Government (NUG) has sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected President of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Lee Jae-myung, for his support for Myanmar’s democratic efforts. The National Unity Government, Acting President Duterte of the National Unity Government (NUG) has sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected President of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Lee Jae-myung…
PM Modi Congratulates South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung on Presidential Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Lee Jae-myung on his election as President of the Republic of Korea. Modi underlined his desire to work closely with the next leader to strengthen the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership. In his greeting to X, Modi said, “Congratulations to Mr Lee Jae-myung on being elected President of the Republic of Korea. I look forward to working with you to expand and strengthen the…
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