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Lee Jae Myung

South Korea’s Lee calls for tourism overhaul, targets 30 million foreign visitors

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C), chair of the Visit Korea Committee Lee Boo-jin (L) and vice-chief of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in South Korea Alberto Mondi, attend an expanded meeting on national tourism strategy at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, South Korea, Feb 25 2026.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C), chair of the Visit Korea Committee Lee Boo-jin (L) and vice-chief of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in South Korea Alberto Mondi, attend an expanded meeting on national tourism strategy at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, South Korea, Feb 25 2026.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon appeals against insurrection verdict

The former president has yet to say whether he would appeal the court's verdict.
The former president has yet to say whether he would appeal the court's verdict.

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An enemy’s fall frees up South Korea’s leader. Now comes the tough part

The verdict by the Seoul Central District Court was the most consequential yet for former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol.
The verdict by the Seoul Central District Court was the most consequential yet for former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol.

South Korea police raid spy agency over drone flight into North

Pyongyang accused Seoul of flying a drone into Kaesong earlier in 2026, releasing images that purported to show debris from the downed aircraft.
Pyongyang accused Seoul of flying a drone into Kaesong earlier in 2026, releasing images that purported to show debris from the downed aircraft.

S. Korea’s ruling party calls for probe into online posts linking President Lee to Epstein scandal

A press conference was held in response to online posts linking South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
A press conference was held in response to online posts linking South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

South Korea’s Cabinet passes law revision against abuse targeting Itaewon victims, families

People taking photos of a memorial in October 2023 to remember Halloween revellers killed in 2022 in Seoul’s Itaewon district.
People taking photos of a memorial in October 2023 to remember Halloween revellers killed in 2022 in Seoul’s Itaewon district.

Coupang announces 9-cent sanitary pads after S. Korea’s Lee calls out high prices in market

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pointed out limited consumer choices in the market of sanitary products.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pointed out limited consumer choices in the market of sanitary products.

South Korea withdraws budget minister nominee after range of allegations

Ms Lee Hye-hoon was accused of unlawful real estate investments and mistreating staff.
Ms Lee Hye-hoon was accused of unlawful real estate investments and mistreating staff.

South Korea’s Lee calls for improved drone detection to avoid provoking North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) after their talk in Nara, western Japan, January 13, 2026. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) after their talk in Nara, western Japan, January 13, 2026. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS

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Jamming to the same beat: Japan, S. Korea leaders signal unity amid shared challenges

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung playing the drums together after their meeting in Nara, on Jan 13.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung playing the drums together after their meeting in Nara, on Jan 13.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.