Lee Jae Myung
Lee Jae Myung is the President of South Korea.
Notable Quotes
"As one citizen and as the president responsible for the government, I express deep regret."View Story →
"The people’s right to vote is a constitutional right that must not be restricted or infringed upon for any reason, and this incident is a grave matter that has undermined the foundation of popular sovereignty."View Story →
"The National Election Commission caused immense disruption to the people’s exercise of their right to vote during the June 3 local elections."View Story →
"As one citizen and as the president responsible for the government, I express deep regret."View Story →
"As one citizen and as the president responsible for the government, I express deep regret."View Story →
"As one citizen and as the president responsible for the government, I express deep regret."View Story →
"As one citizen and as the president responsible for the government, I express deep regret."View Story →
"As one citizen and as the president responsible for the government, I express deep regret."View Story →
"We will officially recognize South Korea as the most hostile country and deal with it thoroughly by rejecting and ignoring it through the most explicit words and actions."View Story →
"It was possible because it was the Republic of Korea."View Story →
"this inhumane and disgraceful conduct"View Story →
"the early exit of the team appears to be a failure of organisation and personnel"View Story →
"not just confusion but utter bewilderment at the unexpected outcome"View Story →
"One of the top priorities of this government is balanced regional development."View Story →
"The logistics and industrial robots to be mass-produced at this factory will be connected to the AI data centre for constant learning. This area will be reborn as a future city where everyone conveniently uses robots in their daily lives."View Story →
"problemet er sikkerhet"View Story →
"called for the full mobilization of personnel and equipment to contain the fire and support rescue operations."View Story →
"calling for safety measures to prevent the damaged structure from collapsing during search operations."View Story →
"insults the victims and the bloody struggle"View Story →
"'Heatwave conditions once seen only in foreign news reports have now become our reality.'"View Story →
"Although this was not an act by our government, I express regret to the North Korean side over the unnecessary military tension caused by such reckless behavior."View Story →
"Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea, saying that such behavior has caused unnecessary military tension with Pyongyang."View Story →
"We express regret to the North over the unnecessary military tensions caused by the irresponsible and reckless actions of some individuals."View Story →
"Such actions, even when deemed necessary for national strategy, must be approached with extreme caution."View Story →
""Although it was not our government's intention, we express our regret to the North over the fact that unnecessary military tensions were caused by the irresponsible and reckless actions of some individuals.""View Story →
"unscrupulous abuse that destroys the order of the entire market and causes great harm to everyone"View Story →
"the issue is safety"View Story →
"Let us put down our intentions to threaten each other and begin discussions to end the long-running war as the directly involved parties."View Story →
"I hope no human casualties occur and I pray that Neukgu also returns home safely."View Story →
"publicly prayed for Neukgu's safe return home"View Story →
"the recent breakdown in police discipline and irresponsibility in public safety matters have become serious problems"View Story →
"The level of economic cooperation between South Korea and India is still very low."View Story →
"Going forward, we will expand that space and make the relationship between South Korea and India completely different from what it is now."View Story →
"Supply chain instability and global economic strains linked to the Iran war will make the countries 'the most important strategic partners' for each other."View Story →
"We decided to upgrade the framework of economic cooperation between the two countries to create a new engine for shared growth."View Story →
"Korea and India will become ‘most important strategic partners’ amid global supply chain instability."View Story →
"Lee stressed the need for South Korea and India to work together to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz."View Story →
"publicly prayed for the wolf's safe return."View Story →
""greatly disappointing""View Story →
"We express serious regret that, instead of acknowledging the facts of the agreement and apologising, they are talking about an imminent military clash between the North and South."View Story →
"The stable management of U.S.-China relations would contribute to peace and prosperity in the region and the world."View Story →
"The stable management of US-China relations would contribute to peace and prosperity in the region and the world."View Story →
"The stable management of U.S.–China relations would contribute to peace and prosperity in the region and the world."View Story →
"Stable management of U.S.-China relations will contribute to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and the world."View Story →
"corporate management rights should be respected as much as labor rights in the country's free-market economy."View Story →
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Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
President Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".
October 2, 2026Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row
Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.
September 28, 2026N Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, says watchdog
The International Atomic Energy Agency's says the facility is cause for "serious concern".
September 9, 2026Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims' families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.
August 26, 2026Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price
US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
August 20, 2026South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North
Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
August 15, 2026Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave
The president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.
August 7, 2026Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco
People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.
August 5, 2026Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.
July 24, 2026Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?
Hong Myung-bo has resigned after South Korea failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages.
June 30, 2026Son apologises for South Korea's World Cup exit
Son Heung-min apologises for South Korea's early World Cup exit and says he will "run to death" for the nation's football fans.
June 30, 2026South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
June 29, 2026South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash
The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
June 15, 2026North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly - Reuters
North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly Reuters
June 13, 2026South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages - Reuters
South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages Reuters
June 7, 2026South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades - Reuters
South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades Reuters
June 7, 2026Samsung Electronics, union hold last-ditch talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains - Reuters
Samsung Electronics, union hold last-ditch talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains Reuters
May 18, 2026Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit - Reuters
Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit Reuters
May 17, 2026US Treasury's Bessent, China's He hold talks in South Korea ahead of Trump-Xi summit - Reuters
US Treasury's Bessent, China's He hold talks in South Korea ahead of Trump-Xi summit Reuters
May 13, 2026North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
May 4, 2026South Korea police arrest man for posting AI photo of runaway wolf
The widely circulated image had prompted authorities to move their search operation.
April 24, 2026Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S. - Reuters
Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S. Reuters
April 20, 2026South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi - Reuters
South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi Reuters
April 20, 2026World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship - Reuters
World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship Reuters
April 20, 2026North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war - Reuters
North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war Reuters
April 18, 2026Moment wolf on the run in South Korea is found
The escape of Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, from a zoo in the city of Daejon captured national attention.
April 17, 2026South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.
April 17, 2026South Korea deploys thermal imaging cameras in search for escaped zoo wolf
The male wolf, named Neukgu, escaped a zoo in the central city of Daejeon on Wednesday, officials said.
April 10, 2026Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour
The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.
April 8, 2026North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion - Reuters
North Korea welcome's Seoul's expression of regret over drone incursion Reuters
April 6, 2026Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes
The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.
April 2, 2026BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
March 25, 2026Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.
March 21, 2026BTS concert in South Korea to herald stream of live events, Netflix says - Reuters
BTS concert in South Korea to herald stream of live events, Netflix says Reuters
March 20, 2026Codelco, Microsoft sign AI deal for mining operations - Reuters
Codelco, Microsoft sign AI deal for mining operations Reuters
March 5, 2026Hyundai Motor Group to invest $6.3 bln in AI data centre, robot factory in South Korea - Reuters
Hyundai Motor Group to invest $6.3 bln in AI data centre, robot factory in South Korea Reuters
February 27, 2026South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis - Reuters
South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis Reuters
February 25, 2026Hyundai Motor to unveil multi-billion-dollar investment in South Korea, source says - Reuters
Hyundai Motor to unveil multi-billion-dollar investment in South Korea, source says Reuters
February 25, 2026South Korea and Brazil agree to expand cooperation in key minerals, trade - Reuters
South Korea and Brazil agree to expand cooperation in key minerals, trade Reuters
February 23, 2026Brazil doesn't want 'new Cold War', Lula says before Trump meeting - Reuters
Brazil doesn't want 'new Cold War', Lula says before Trump meeting Reuters
February 22, 2026South Korea's ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law - Reuters
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