South Korean presidential election

South Korea ex-PM Han’s trial over martial law crisis kicks off

Former prime minister Han Duck-soo attends the first hearing of his trial on Sept 30, 2025.

New S. Korean President’s call for public to suggest Cabinet members ‘more than a populist move’

South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung (R) speaks during a press conference with Kim Min-seok, appointed as Prime Minister, at the Presidential office in Seoul on June 4, 2025. (Photo by Ahn Young-joon / POOL / AFP)

S. Korea President Lee Jae-myung unveils 1st batch of key nominations including PM, top aides

epa12156428 Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (Back 3-R) speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, on 05 June 2025, one day after he was sworn in as the president. EPA-EFE/YONHAP / POOL SOUTH KOREA OUT

‘Like a graveyard’: South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung on empty presidential office

South Korean new President Lee Jae-myung (centre) and his wife Kim Hye-kyung after attending the Presidential Inauguration at the National Assembly in Seoul, on June 4.

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From triumph to Trump: S. Korea President Lee Jae-myung starts term with full plate

Mr Lee Jae-myung, the new president of South Korea, with his wife Kim Hye-kyung, at an election night rally in Seoul, South Korea, on June 4, 2025.

White House calls South Korea election ‘fair’, expresses concern about Chinese influence

In recent days, right-wing allies of US President Donald Trump have taken aim at Mr Lee Jae-myung.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 4, 2025

Mr Lee Jae-myung, presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, and his wife Kim Hye-gyeong at the party's election night event in Seoul, South Korea, on June 4.

Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea presidency in martial law ‘judgment day’

Mr Lee Jae-myung, presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, and his wife Kim Hye-gyeong at the party's election night event in Seoul, South Korea, on June 4.

Lee Jae-myung set to be South Korea’s new president

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate for president, raises his arms as he is appluaded at a campaign rally in Seoul on Monday, June 2, 2025. Lee, who is leading in polls, has said he would use his power to bring the country together and revive the economy. (Jun Michael Park/The New York Times)

South Korea votes for new president after martial law turmoil

A man casts his vote at a polling station in Seoul during the presidential election on June 3, 2025.

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