Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is on course to be South Korea’s next president following a snap election on Tuesday, after an exit poll showed him ahead and his main rival conceded defeat.
South Korea’s New Leader Lee Has Lived a Turbulent Life. Now, Big Challenges Await Him
His turbulent life climaxed on Wednesday, as Lee, 60, the candidate of the main liberal Democratic Party, was confirmed as South Korea’s new president to succeed his conservative archrival Yoon Suk …
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 of bigger neighbours Japan and China for leverage, according to sources …
Opposition’s Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean election after months of martial law chaos
Kim Moon-soo’s concession means Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has won the election to be South Korea’s next leader. In a speech just concluded, Lee vowed to restore the country’s economy …
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea’s president, closing period of political tumult
SEOUL, South Korea — SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality and corruption, will become …
Why the Philippines may miss out on a potential new wave of foreign investments
Japan, South Korea, and the Chinese-Filipino community have raised concerns with the Marcos administration regarding kidnappings, robberies, and other crimes …
China alarms US ally in disputed waters
China and South Korea have established a provisional measures zone in the Yellow Sea, where their exclusive economic zones overlap.
The first task facing South Korea’s next leader: Handling Trump
When South Koreans elect a president Tuesday, it will end months of domestic political turmoil — but their choice could change their relationship with the U.S.
Steelmakers in South Korea, Vietnam tumble on Trump’s new tariffs
By Hyunjoo Jin and Hongmei Li SEOUL/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Shares in South Korean and Vietnamese steelmakers, major Asian exporters of the metal to the United States, dropped on Monday after U.S.
Korea’s debt warning signs flash again as households pile on loans
Household borrowing in South Korea surged by nearly 6 trillion won ($4.4 billion) in May, the sharpest monthly increase in seven months, as consumers rushed to secure loans ahead of stricter lending …