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South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan
- Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea's president on June 4, 2025, during an inauguration ceremony held in Seoul, following his victory in a snap election.
- The snap election held in April followed the ousting of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who had declared martial law late last year amid political unrest.
- Lee promised to seek dialogue with North Korea, strengthen cooperation among South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, and emphasized maintaining strong military preparedness grounded in the alliance between South Korea and the United States.
- Lee won the election with 49.4 percent of votes, surpassing Kim Moon-soo’s 41.2 percent, and committed to addressing the slowing economy by implementing urgent measures amid ongoing global trade difficulties.
- Lee's immediate term start without transition signals a swift policy shift emphasizing pragmatic diplomacy, economic stimulus, and maintaining strong deterrence against North Korean threats.
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