Lee Jae Myung

South Korean audit reveals friction in US alliance as Washington’s priorities shift

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has come under fire from the opposition over his management of the US alliance.

South Korea’s President Lee to launch YouTube show

The roughly 30-minute broadcast will focus largely on President Lee Jae Myung’s philosophy of public communication.

South Korea’s Lee calls for powerful government-wide cybersecurity body

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pointed to limitations in the current capacity to protect critical systems.

South Korean President’s passport details leaked online, broadcaster reports

The passport information of 168 people including South Korean president Lee Jae Myung was posted.

South Korea investigates leak of President Lee’s passport details

The ministry said it viewed the case as a leak rather than a hacking incident and had asked relevant agencies to investigate as soon as it became aware of it.

South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivering his budget speech for 2027 at the National Assembly in Seoul on Nov 2.

Appeals court acquits Seoul mayor in campaign finance trial

An appeals court cleared Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (centre) of violating the Political Funds Act, citing insufficient evidence.

South Korea official says shifting goalposts could block wartime command transfer from US

The South Korean ministry’s official position remains that Seoul and Washington were working closely under their mutually agreed conditions-based transition plan.

South Korea’s Lee oversees first test of a hypersonic missile

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung observing the first test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle in Taean, South Korea, on Oct 8.

The Russian shadow behind South Korea’s rows with Ukraine

Relations between South Korea and Ukraine have come under strain, most recently over reports of fuel being delivered from South Korean ports such as Ulsan (above) to Russia.

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