Asia News Wrap: South Korea Drafts Second Budget to Spur Growth
Seoul has drafted its second budget of the year, targeting green energy, digital projects and SME support to keep growth on track amid global headwinds.
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Lee Jae-myung Sworn In as South Korea’s New President
Lee Jae-myung sworn in as South Korea’s president after snap elections, marking the start of his five-year term and a new chapter for ROK politics.
South Korea’s New President Pledges to Heal Wounds with the DPRK
New South Korean President Lee Jae-myung vows to heal wounds with the DPRK, taking office with a bold push for inter-Korean dialogue and regional stability.
Lee Jae-myung’s Journey: From Factory Worker to South Korea’s President
Explore Lee Jae-myung’s rise from factory floor to South Korea’s presidency, his AI vision, cost-of-living agenda, and the legal storms he faces.
Lee Jae-myung Begins South Korea Presidency, Pledges Economic Revival
New South Korean president Lee Jae-myung began his term, vowing to overcome a martial law crisis, revive a slowing economy, and tackle trade tensions from day one.
Lee Jae-myung Confirmed as South Korea’s Next President
Local media confirmed Lee Jae-myung as the winner of South Korea’s presidential election on Tuesday, marking a major political shift watched by a global audience.
Exit Polls Project Lee Jae-myung to Win South Korea’s Snap Election
Exit polls from KBS, MBC and SBS project Lee Jae-myung as the winner of South Korea’s snap presidential election, highlighting a potential shift in the nation’s political direction.
Exit Polls Show Lee Jae-myung Leading South Korea Election
Exit polls put Lee Jae-myung ahead in South Korea’s snap presidential election with 51.7% vs. 39.3% for the main conservative rival.
South Korean Navy Patrol Plane Crashes in Pohang Hills
A South Korean navy patrol plane crashed in Pohang’s hills at 1:50 p.m. local time with four on board, authorities said.
Yoon Suk-yeol Quits South Korea’s People Power Party
Ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol announced via Facebook that he’s leaving South Korea’s conservative People Power Party, marking a new chapter in Seoul’s political scene.