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Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from KoreaInside President Lee's enduring affection for traditional marketsThis article is by Ha Jun-ho and read by an artificial voice.
"My younger sister, who died, used to sell yogurt. She told me how hard the work was," President Lee Jae Myung said while holding the hand of a yogurt vendor at Bujeon Market in Busan on Tuesday.
Lee bought 13 bottles of a fermented milk drink marketed for liver health, priced at 2,700 won ($2) each, and handed them out to aides, including Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik and members of his security detail.
"Yes, it's very hard," the vendor replied. "We...
2025-12-2703 min
Lee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee's Golden Key, Blue House Return: Korea Biography FlashLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.In the past few days, President Lee Jae-myung has been at the center of high-stakes diplomacy and domestic drama thats rewriting his legacy. Just hours ago, Korea JoongAng Daily reported that U.S. President Donald Trump gifted Lee the last of five specially made golden keys to the White House, a reciprocal nod to Lees October present of Koreas Grand Order of Mugunghwa and a Silla Dynasty gold crown replica during the Gyeongju APEC summit. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik called it a symbol of the ironclad Korea-U.S. alliance...
2025-12-2403 min
Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from KoreaWho speaks frankly to President Lee Jae Myung?
Lee Ha-kyung
The author is a senior columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo.
U.S. President Donald Trump once described himself as a "very stable genius." Whether that claim holds true is debatable. Judith Herman of Harvard University and other psychiatrists have publicly assessed Trump as exhibiting traits of narcissistic personality disorder, describing him as self-centered and dismissive of others. During his first term, many government workers resigned in protest against what they viewed as reckless policymaking. Those who challenged him - including John Bolton, the former national security adviser; James Comey, the former FBI director; and John...
2025-12-2105 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung - South Korea's Firebrand Reformer Stirs DebateLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Lee Jae myung has spent the past few days doing what he does best, blurring the line between fiery reformer and headline magnet, and the biographical stakes are getting higher with every move. According to Gallup Korea polling reported by the Korea Times, his presidential approval rating has slipped for a third straight week to about the mid 50 percent range, with many citing economic worries even as others praise his direct communication and diplomacy. That slide matters for his long term story line it is the first sustained cooling of the...
2025-12-2104 min
Easy Mandarin News | Learn Chinese with Daily News韩国总统李在明谈汉字教育 - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Talks About Chinese Character EducationRead the full transcript with translations in multiple languages:韩国总统李在明谈汉字教育 - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Talks About Chinese Character Education
2025-12-1901 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung's Whirlwind Week of Hands-On GovernanceLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.President Lee Jae-myung kicked off a whirlwind week with hands-on governance, chairing the fourth day of ministry work reports in Sejong on Wednesday, where the Trade, Industry and Energy Ministry, Environment Ministry, Public Administration and Security Ministry, and National Police Agency laid out strategies on U.S. tariffs, regional jobs, energy shifts, climate action, disaster prep, and local admin tweaks, according to Maeil Business Newspaper. He slammed false reporting as the worst administration sin, vowing transparent live broadcasts. That same day, Korea JoongAng Daily reported Lee ripping into Korea National Oil...
2025-12-1703 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee Jae-myung Biography Flash: Radical Transparency, Religious Probes & Tech Giant FinesLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Lee Jae myung has spent the past few days doing what he does best mixing hard edged reform politics with a flair for public drama that will absolutely shape his long term biography. According to the Korea Times he has turned South Koreas usually closed door year end ministry briefings into an unprecedented live performance with every major ministry and 228 public institutions questioned on air as cameras roll. In those broadcasts he has sharply scolded senior officials including the heads of Incheon International Airport and the Korea Customs Service for evasive...
2025-12-1405 min
Igniting Inspired Inquiry✨ Igniting Inspired Inquiry — Ep. 10 with Lee DuncanIn this potent conversation, Lee Duncan, owner of Intuitive Wellness in Wanaka, joins Jae Omnet to explore the beliefs, life moments, and questions that have shaped their paths and aligned with their work. Listeners will gain reflections and insights to inspire presence, self-awareness, and alignment in their own lives.Topics covered in this episode:The Common Thread — one question every guest answersIn the Moment — a spontaneous, unscripted inquiryReflected Light — a question turned back to JaeConnect with Lee:InstagramWebsite Join the com...
2025-12-1231 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung's Bold Crusade - Religion, Tech, and Power in KoreaLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Lee Jae myung’s past few days have been a vivid snapshot of a president who wants his biography written in bold ink rather than fine print. According to the Korea JoongAng Daily, during a live streamed cabinet meeting he effectively declared war on the Unification Church without ever naming it, insisting that any corporate body or religious group that violates the Constitution or law and harms society should be dissolved and stripped of its status. Political strategists quoted in that report say this is not a one off sound bite bu...
2025-12-1004 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung - From Crisis Manager to K-Democracy ChampionLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.This week, Lee Jae myung moved from crisis manager to nation narrator, using the first anniversary of last years martial law showdown to cement his place in South Koreas democratic story. In a nationally televised address from the presidential office, reported by the Korea JoongAng Daily and The Korea Times, he announced plans to designate December 3 as People’s Sovereignty Day, casting the botched martial law as an attempted coup and the mass citizen pushback as the opening of a Revolution of Light. He went so far as to say the Ko...
2025-12-0703 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee Jae-myung: Korea's Democracy Defender | Biography FlashLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.In the past few days, President Lee Jae-myung has been at the center of a major national moment, marking the first anniversary of the emergency martial law crisis that shook South Korea. According to the Korea JoongAng Daily and The Korea Times, Lee delivered a special national address from the presidential office in Seoul, declaring December 3rd as “People’s Sovereignty Day,” a new legal public holiday meant to honor the citizens who peacefully resisted the martial law attempt last year. He praised the public’s actions as worthy of the Nobel Pe...
2025-12-0302 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung - South Korea's Globetrotting Democratic ReformerLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's president since June 2025, has been remarkably active over the past few days, cementing his diplomatic profile on the world stage while navigating intensifying domestic tensions. Just this past Sunday, according to the Presidential Office, Lee announced plans to deliver a special address later this week marking the first anniversary of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration. The address will be followed by a press conference with approximately eighty foreign journalists focused on the restoration of Korea's democracy, signaling Lee's commitment to defining his presidency against...
2025-11-3003 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung's Whirlwind Diplomacy & Political Crisis ManagementLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Lee Jae-myung has made front-page headlines through a whirlwind of diplomacy and political crisis management over the past week. Returning to Seoul on November 26 after an ambitious 10-day tour of the Middle East and Africa, Lee capped his trip with a historic state visit to Turkey. There, he and President Erdogan agreed to deepen cooperation in defense, nuclear energy, and major infrastructure projects, a partnership being painted as a turning point in Korea-Turkey relations by sources like the Korea JoongAng Daily and Daily Sabah. The visit wasn’t just symbolic—Lee sign...
2025-11-2604 min
Daily SumUpSK President Lee Jae-myung expresses expectation of China visit at an early date: local mediaSK President Lee Jae-myung expresses expectation of China visit at an early date... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-2503 minDaily SumUpSK President Lee Jae-myung expresses expectation of China visit at an early date: local mediaSK President Lee Jae-myung expresses expectation of China visit at an early date... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-2503 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung's Global Diplomacy Blitz & Korea's Reunification DreamLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Lee Jae-myung’s past few days have been a whirlwind of diplomacy, reform, and some of the most high-profile international appearances of his presidency. The media chorus kicked off with his state visit to the United Arab Emirates on November 17, where Lee was greeted with a military escort and a spectacular flypast by the UAE Air Force. According to the Times of India, Lee positioned South Korea as the “strategic base camp” for the fourth industrial revolution, with a heavy pitch on AI and semiconductors. Executives like Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong joined h...
2025-11-2404 min
The White House In AudioJoint Fact Sheet on President Donald J. Trump’s Meeting with President Lee Jae MyungJoint Fact Sheet on President Donald J. Trump’s Meeting with President Lee Jae MyungReaffirm The Korea Strategic Trade and Investment deal (announced July), highlighting:Target sectors: shipbuilding, energy, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, AI, quantum computing.Tariff framework:U.S. will remove supplemental tariffs under EO 14257 on:U.S. and ROK agree MOU commitments must not destabilize FX markets.ROK will not be required to fund more than $20 billion in U.S. dollars per year.ROK will strive to source USD outside of FX market purchases where possible.If commitments risk causing won instability, ROK can request ad...
2025-11-2315 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung's Global Ambition Meets Domestic Debate | UAE Summit, AI, and Bureaucratic ShakeupLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.In the past few days, Lee Jae-myung has stepped firmly onto the international stage, commanding attention not just in diplomatic circles but across global media as he embarked on a high-level 10-day diplomatic tour of the Middle East and Africa. According to Asia News Network, the journey began on Monday and the focus has been on AI, defense, and trade initiatives. The very latest headlines from multiple Korean and UAE outlets center on Lee’s historic state visit to the United Arab Emirates, where President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan rolled ou...
2025-11-1904 min
The Lovin Abu Dhabi ShowLee Jae Myung in Abu Dhabi, UAE FA Flies Fans to Iraq, Saudi Chairman Praises H.H. Sheikh Mohammed, UAE Supports Gaza Weddings.1. President Of South Korea Lee Jae Myung Is In Abu Dhabi!2. UAE FA Flies 8 Planes Of Fans To Back National Team In Iraq3. Saudi’s General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al Sheikh Praises H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed4. The UAE Will Support Weddings For 54 Grooms In Gaza
2025-11-1903 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee Jae-myung Biography Flash: Battling Hate, Insurgency & Decentralization in Whirlwind WeekLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.The past few days have been a whirlwind for President Lee Jae-myung, with developments that reach across political, social, and diplomatic arenas and signal major biographical inflection points. According to Korea JoongAng Daily and The Korea Times, Lee made headlines this week by ordering a zero-tolerance crackdown on hate speech, racism, and disinformation, declaring these as “crimes that must be eradicated” and threats to both democracy and everyday life. He didn’t mince words in Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, where he called for stern legal punishment and even proposed fines for online p...
2025-11-1203 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung's Bold Moves Reshape South Korea's FutureLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Over the past week, Lee Jae-myung has taken center stage in South Korean and global headlines with several major developments that may shape his long-term biography. According to the Associated Press, on Tuesday, Lee delivered a powerful budget speech to the National Assembly, calling for tripling government spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and technology, amid a push for South Korea to become a world leader in AI. He also unveiled plans for an 8.2 percent defense budget increase, focused on modernizing military systems and reducing reliance on the US, a bold move...
2025-11-0904 minEasy Mandarin News | Learn Chinese with Daily News习近平和李在明互赠礼物 - Xi Jinping and Lee Jae-myung Exchange GiftsRead the full transcript with translations in multiple languages:习近平和李在明互赠礼物 - Xi Jinping and Lee Jae-myung Exchange Gifts
2025-11-0601 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee Jae-myung: Korea's AI Ambitions | Biography FlashLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has rocketed to the center of both global diplomacy and domestic politics over the past few days, making headlines across Asia and beyond. Just hours ago, Firstpost reported on U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s high-profile visit to Seoul, where he met with President Lee at the Yongsan Presidential Office—a sign of tightening U.S.–South Korea defense ties that come as Lee pushes for major increases in defense spending aimed at modernizing South Korea’s military technology. Yesterday, Lee delivered a major bu...
2025-11-0504 min
Global Taiwan InsightsHow will South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung Approach Taiwan? (with Eun A Jo)In Season 6, Episode 5 of Global Taiwan Insights, Ben Sando interviews Dr. Eun A Jo, an Assistant Professor at William and Mary and expert on South Korean politics. In June this year, the Democratic Party of Korea’s Lee Jae Myung was elected president, triggering speculation that South Korea would discontinue its policy of clear alignment with the United States. Before Lee took office, Seoul had been working with Tokyo and Washington on military and economic collaboration intended to deter both China and North Korea. As a non-traditional politician, Lee’s policies towards Taiwan are not easy to predict, and Jo exp...
2025-11-0421 min
Homeschool Yo KidsCollege Sharks.... with Founders, Lee & Adriane!!!!!#163 Discover how to simplify your homeschool journey and guide your student to college success with ease! In this episode of Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast, Jae welcomes experts Adriane Donkers and Lee Norwood, the powerhouse duo behind College Sharks, a platform dedicated to simplifying college admissions for homeschool families. Tune in as they share creative ways to reduce stress, empower students, and provide invaluable tips for navigating the college application process.Adriane, a seasoned homeschool mom who guided her children from kindergarten through college graduation, and Lee, founder of College Sharks and an expert in college admissions, offer...
2025-11-0242 min
新聞輝達宣布提供韓國26萬片AI晶片 李在明攜三星、SK、現代共建印太AI樞紐 NVIDIA to Supply 260,000 AI Chips to South Korea as President Lee Jae-myung Unites Tech Giants for Indo-Pacific AI Hub韓國總統李在明31日下午在慶州接見輝達（NVIDIA）執行長黃仁勳，以及三星電子會長李在鎔、SK集團會長崔泰源、現代汽車集團會長鄭義宣與NAVER創辦人李海珍等韓國企業領袖，正式宣布輝達將向韓國提供至少26萬片AI晶片，並展開多項AI技術與基礎建設合作。
李在明表示，韓國的目標是成為印太地區的AI首都。包括貝萊德（BlackRock）與OpenAI等國際企業已加入韓國AI樞紐計畫，他期盼輝達能成為推動技術、投資與基礎建設良性循環的重要夥伴。
會議中，雙方討論了AI基礎建設、技術研發、人才培育及新創支援等合作方案。韓國政府將透過輝達提供的GPU建置AI運算中心，並與韓國科學技術情報研究院（KISTI）合作，建構第六號超級電腦「漢江」的量子混合運算環境。
三星電子、SK集團、現代汽車與NAVER也將與輝達合作，推動自駕車、AI製造、自動化雲端與軟體定義汽車（SDV）等技術。韓國科技部已與輝達簽署合作備忘錄（MOU），加強實體AI開發與AI-RAN網路研究。
這項合作也涵蓋AI專業人才培育及新創支援計畫，韓國中小企業部與輝達共同推動的「N-UP計畫」將持續提供AI創業輔導與技術資源，期望為韓國AI產業帶來長期動能。
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, along with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun, and NAVER founder Lee Hae-jin in Gyeongju on Thursday. NVIDIA announced it will supply at least 260,000 AI chips to South Korea, marking a major expansion in Korea’s AI infrastructure and research cooperation.
President Lee stated that South Korea aims to become the “AI capital of the Indo-Pacific,” noting that global firms such as BlackRock and OpenAI have already joined the Korean AI Hub initiative. He expressed hopes that NVIDIA will play a key role in creating a sustainable ecosystem that links infrastructure, technology, and investment.
Discussions covered AI infrastructure development, joint R&D, workforce training, and startup support. Korea will expand its computing capacity using NVIDIA GPUs and collaborate with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) to develop the “Han River” supercomputer with a quantum-hybrid computing environment.
Samsung, SK, Hyundai, and NAVER will work with NVIDIA in autonomous driving, AI manufacturing, cloud systems, and software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies. The Ministry of Science and ICT and NVI...
2025-11-0101 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee Jae-myung's Global Spotlight | Biography FlashLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Lee Jae-myung has spent the past few days squarely in the global spotlight as diplomatic drama and social media buzz swirl around him. Today October 29 the Korea JoongAng Daily and NBC News reported Lee’s headline event: a high-stakes summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Gyeongju, coinciding with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering. According to NBC News Trump praised Lee as a “terrific person,” emphasizing the strength of U.S.–South Korea ties during a lavish ceremony attended by business leaders and innovators. The conversation covered economic partnerships and nuclear...
2025-10-2904 min
Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia EditionUS-China Tee Up Trade Deal, BOJ Preview, South Korean President Lee Jae MyungTop trade negotiators for the US and China said they came to terms on a range of contentious points, setting the table for leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to finalize a deal and ease trade tensions that have rattled global markets. After two days of talks in Malaysia wrapped up Sunday, a Chinese official said the two sides reached a preliminary consensus on topics including export controls, fentanyl and shipping levies. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods “is effectively off the table” and he expected the Asian nation to make “substant...
2025-10-2719 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee Jae-myung: Korea's Crusading President | Biography FlashLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Lee Jae-myung has commanded headlines over the past several days as both a decisive president and a public figure ever in the spotlight. Just yesterday, according to Asia News Network and the Korea JoongAng Daily, President Lee ordered an aggressive nationwide crackdown on overseas telecom scams preying on Korean citizens, especially in light of the recent tragic revelations about young Koreans being trafficked and killed in Cambodia by criminal syndicates. Lee addressed the National Intelligence Service in person, ordering them to treat this as a fundamentally new threat and pressing for...
2025-10-2204 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee Jae-myung Biography Flash: Gaming, Real Estate Bubble, TV Appearance Spark DebatesLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Over the past few days, President Lee Jae-myung has been in the spotlight for several significant developments. Recently, he visited Krafton's gaming hub, PUBG Seongsu, where he emphasized the importance of gaming as a defining force for Korea's cultural and economic future. Lee vowed to shift away from what he described as "repressive" past policies and instead focus on boosting the gaming industry's global competitiveness, highlighting its potential as a key driver of the country's cultural exports[1][7].In another major move, Lee addressed Korea's real estate market concerns, warning...
2025-10-1502 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung's Eventful Week - From TV Sensation to Political FirestormLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.It has been an eventful week for President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea, with headlines shifting rapidly from political intrigue to pop culture sensation. Most notably, President Lee and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung appeared on JTBC’s popular cooking show "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator" in celebration of Chuseok. Their appearance, which aired last Monday but was filmed in late September, broke all-time ratings for the show at 8.9 percent, and marked the first time a sitting Korean president starred in a variety program. The couple passionately promoted Korean food cu...
2025-10-1203 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung Blends K-Culture, Statecraft & Apologies in Whirlwind WeekLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.In the whirlwind of the past few days for President Lee Jae-myung, the headlines are all about cultural diplomacy, political theater, and one very highly-rated prime-time TV appearance. Let’s start with what is lighting up both traditional and social media. Fresh off the Chuseok holiday, Lee and First Lady Kim Hye Kyung grabbed national attention by appearing on JTBC’s “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator,” marking his first return to variety television in eight years. That episode, aired on October 6, not only broke the show’s all-time ratings record with 8.9 p...
2025-10-0803 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee Jae-myung's Sensitive Leadership | Biography FlashLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.In the past few days, President Lee Jae-myung has been involved in several significant developments. On October 4, 2025, he expressed his commitment to improving working conditions for civil servants following the tragic death of a government IT official, who was working to restore online services after a recent fire at the National Information Resources Service[10].Lee Jae-myung also made headlines for his creative public appearance when he posed with a virtual BTS member RM during the launch of the Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange. This unusual moment caught the...
2025-10-0502 min
On GeopoliticsCurrents - Episode 3: President Lee Jae-myung and South Korean Foreign Policy in a time of uncertaintyJohn Nilsson-Wright talks to Professor Chungin Moon of Yonsei University about the foreign policy of South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung, and how Seoul is handling its ties with both Tokyo and Washington. The discussion explores tensions between South Korea and the US over tariffs, growing uncertainty regarding the US commitment to the security of the Korean peninsula, how best to manage relations with North Korea, and the increasingly cooperative partnership with Japan in the midst of a new leadership election for the presidency of Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).This podcast is part of a la...
2025-10-0342 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee Jae-myung Biography Flash: Opcon Transfer, K-Content Ascent & Trump Tensions | Under 120 CharsLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.According to Korea JoongAng Daily and The Korea Times, President Lee Jae-myung’s past few days have been dominated by two major headline-grabbing moves with real long-term biographical resonance. On October 1, Lee took the national stage at the Armed Forces Day ceremony at Gyeryongdae and delivered perhaps his boldest pronouncement since assuming office in June: he is pressing ahead with the long-stalled transfer of wartime operational control—Opcon—from the US to South Korea. He called this the key to “self-reliant defense” and national sovereignty, insisting South Korea, now boasting the world’s fi...
2025-10-0104 min
North Korea News Podcast by NK NewsLee Jae-myung’s ‘E.N.D.’ game, two states debate and North Korea-China talksNK News Correspondent Joon Ha Park joins the podcast to discuss President Lee Jae-myung’s first speech to the U.N. General Assembly and his debut of a new acronym for his peace road map — “E.N.D.,” short for exchange, normalization and denuclearization.
He also talks about Seoul's unification minister’s controversial “two states” remarks, Lee’s calls for greater military self-reliance and North Korea’s latest diplomatic outreach to China, with Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui meeting her counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing.
About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK...
2025-09-3017 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung - South Korea's Crisis Manager and Global VisionaryLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Lee Jae-myung has dominated headlines this past week, cementing his role as a globally minded leader with a knack for crisis management and forward-thinking reform. According to the Hankyoreh, Lee made his debut on the world stage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, unveiling the bold END initiative—aimed at achieving Korean Peninsula peace through Exchange, Normalization, and Denuclearization. Instead of sticking to old playbooks demanding immediate concessions from North Korea, Lee’s strategy pushes steady trust-building, gradual arms reduction, and realistic steps toward denuclearization, all while reaffirming that...
2025-09-2803 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee Jae-myung's Whirlwind Diplomacy | Biography FlashLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.President Lee Jae-myung’s last few days have been a whirlwind of diplomacy, debate, and a dash of drama right as he prepares for the world stage. On Sunday, just hours before departing for his United Nations debut in New York, Lee ignited intense debate on Facebook by criticizing what he called a "submissive mindset" among South Koreans who believe the nation cannot defend itself without U.S. troops. He argued that wars are no longer won by numbers alone and touted South Korea’s economic and military strength, calling for smar...
2025-09-2104 minNorth Korea News Podcast by NK NewsBlaming Russia for North Korean deaths, 100 days of Lee Jae-myung and drillsThis week, NK News Correspondent Joon Ha Park joins the podcast to discuss newly revealed DPRK state media footage that appears to blame Russia for North Korean casualties during fighting against Ukraine.
He also talks about what President Lee Jae-myung said about the DPRK at a press conference to mark his first 100 days, as well as Pyongyang’s criticism of U.S. military drills with South Korea and Japan that kicked off on Monday.
About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to e...
2025-09-1619 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: President Lee Jae-myung's 100-Day Whirlwind of Diplomacy, Economy & SafetyLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.President Lee Jae-myung’s past few days have been a whirlwind of national milestones, policy announcements, business moves, and social media flair; let’s dive in. Lee just crossed his 100th day in office, marking the occasion with a high-profile press conference covered by outlets like The Diplomat and Arirang TV. He used the event to set the tone for the next phase of his administration, vowing to rebuild the nation and achieve national unity while elevating South Korea’s global stature. The focus was squarely on practical diplomacy, with Lee reflec...
2025-09-1404 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung's Pivotal 100 Days as South Korea's PresidentLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Lee Jae-myung’s presidency has been a whirlwind of high-profile headlines and consequential decisions in recent days. The dominant news item is his upcoming second press conference, scheduled for Thursday, marking his first 100 days in office. It’s set to be a major event lasting up to two hours, featuring unscripted Q and A with 152 domestic and foreign reporters, and will focus on three critical segments: people’s livelihoods and the economy, politics and security, and society and culture. Lee’s team has made it clear this presser is meant to showcase...
2025-09-1003 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung Shakes Up Korea with Historic Reforms in First 100 DaysLee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Lee Jae-myung has been at the very center of Korean politics and international headlines this week. In a move with historic implications, Lee ordered a full review and potential independent inquiry into the loss of crucial evidence in a bribery investigation involving the ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee, following revelations that prosecutors mishandled key records that could trace the source of confiscated cash. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, Lee directly instructed the justice minister to consider the possibility of a special counsel probe—an aggressive step that could deepen institutional reform an...
2025-09-0704 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Lee Jae-myung's Pivotal Week - Bipartisanship, Reforms, and Global AmbitionsLee Jae-myung has had a highly eventful few days packed with developments and appearances that could shape his biography for years to come. The most headline-grabbing news is his planned luncheon meeting with both the ruling Democratic Party and the opposition People Power Party leaders, set for Monday at the presidential office. According to the Korea JoongAng Daily and Korea Herald, this is expected to be an open-format discussion aimed at fostering bipartisan cooperation, and after the group meeting Lee will hold a one-on-one session with the opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok, reflecting a rare moment of direct dialogue across political...
2025-09-0604 minLee Jae-myung - Biography FlashLee Jae-myung: From Factory Worker to South Korean President, A Journey of Resilience and Political Transformation# From Factory Floor to Presidential Office: Lee Jae-myung's Remarkable JourneyDiscover the extraordinary life story of Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's fourteenth president, in our latest podcast episode. Born into extreme poverty in 1963, Lee's journey from child factory worker to national leader represents one of modern Korea's most inspiring tales of perseverance.This episode explores how a serious workplace accident at age 14 that permanently damaged Lee's wrist became the catalyst for his pursuit of education and justice. Follow his evolution from self-educated labor lawyer to reformist mayor of Seongnam, where he implemented groundbreaking social welfare programs while...
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