Lee Jae Myung

South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol in a case related to his 2024 martial law declaration. The ruling confirmed his guilt for infringing on Cabinet members’ rights, falsifying documents, and using security forces to resist arrest, aligning with earlier decisions by the Constitutional Court.

South Korea's Supreme Court upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol in a martial law case, finding him guilty of infringing on Cabinet members’ rights, falsifying documents, and illegally deploying security forces. Martial law was repealed hours after lawmakers broke a military blockade, and Yoon remains in detention while appealing other convictions, including a life sentence for rebellion and a 30-year term linked to drone flights aimed at heightening tensions with North Korea.

South Korea's Supreme Court upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol in a case related to his 2024 martial law declaration. The court found him guilty of infringing on Cabinet members’ rights, falsifying documents, and deploying security forces to resist arrest. Yoon remains in detention and is appealing other convictions, including a life sentence for rebellion and a 30-year term for alleged drone flights to provoke tensions with North Korea.

South Korea enforced a law allowing steep punitive damages against media and social media influencers for spreading false information. Journalists' groups warn the law could suppress public discourse and enable censorship due to vague definitions and lack of safeguards.

South Korea enforced a law allowing punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information, prompting concerns from journalists and civil liberties groups about self-censorship and restricted critical reporting. The law permits fines of up to 1 billion won for repeat violations and mandates content removal by large social media platforms upon reporting false information.

South Korea enforced a law allowing steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information. Journalists' groups warned the law could chill public discourse and invite censorship due to vague definitions and lack of safeguards.

South Korea began enforcing a law allowing steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information, as journalist groups warned it could suppress free discourse and invite censorship. The law permits courts to award damages up to five times proven losses and fines for repeated dissemination of false content, sparking concerns about its vague language and potential impact on critical reporting.

South Korea enforced a new law allowing punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information, prompting concerns from journalist groups about censorship and chilling public discourse. The law permits fines of up to 1 billion won for repeated distribution of false content and requires social media platforms to remove reported false information.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8 to build defense industry cooperation with NATO members. He will meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and participate in a group summit with leaders from Japan, New Zealand, and Australia.

South Korea's $518 billion semiconductor initiative seeks to leverage the AI boom for industrial advantage and compete with China. The plan focuses on securing advanced memory chips for AI data centers and establishing a second chipmaking hub in the southwest to reduce reliance on the Seoul metropolitan area.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will invest $518 billion in a new chipmaking hub in South Korea's southwest region to meet rising AI demand. The project aligns with government efforts to expand semiconductor manufacturing beyond the Seoul area and boost regional economic development.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will invest $518 billion to build a chipmaking hub in South Korea's southwest region, driven by rising AI demand. The project, supported by President Lee Jae Myung, aims to expand semiconductor production beyond the Seoul area, with fabrication plants in Gwangju and plans for a nationwide semiconductor ecosystem.

Korean stocks rebounded as Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. announced large-scale investments in memory chips, data centers, and robotics. The plan was unveiled alongside South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung during a news conference at the presidential Blue House.

South Korea announced a $650 billion investment in AI and chip industries to strengthen global leadership, with President Lee Jae Myung emphasizing regional economic revitalization. The initiative involves collaborations with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, key players in the semiconductor sector.

Samsung Group and SK Group plan to invest up to 2,000 trillion won ($1.3 trillion) over 10 years in sectors like semiconductors, AI data centers, and physical AI as part of South Korea’s 'Three Mega Projects for the Great Leap Forward' initiative. Investments include building semiconductor fabrication plants in Gwangju and expanding chip production facilities in Chungcheong provinces.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced that three more ships will leave the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, reducing the number of trapped South Korean cargo ships to five. The ships were detained after Iran closed the strait following the US-Israel war with Iran. The president credited government agencies for their efforts in securing the ships' release.

The leader of South Korea's Shincheonji Church, Lee Man-hee, was arrested over allegations of recruiting followers to join the People Power Party to influence elections. The investigation, part of broader inquiries into ties between religious groups and politicians, follows similar probes into the Unification Church and former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law imposition.

The leader of the Shincheonji Church in South Korea was arrested over allegations of recruiting followers to join the conservative People Power Party to influence elections. The investigation involves ties between religious groups and politicians, including the Unification Church, as part of broader probes under South Korea’s current government.

The leader of a secretive South Korean church, Lee Man-hee, was arrested over allegations of recruiting followers into the conservative People Power Party to influence elections. The Shincheonji Church denies the accusations, and the investigation is part of broader probes into the presidency of former conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol.

The potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under a US-Iran ceasefire could alleviate pressure on South Korea’s energy-dependent economy but poses a diplomatic dilemma for Seoul regarding security contributions. President Lee Jae Myung’s G7 summit visit in France will focus on global conflicts, including the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back unveiled a roadmap for developing nuclear-powered submarines in May 2026. The Future Defense Strategy Committee, chaired by President Lee Jae Myung, published a basic plan for this development, but the article argues the initiative is misdirected.

Kim Hea-kyung, the wife of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, has maintained a low-profile public role to avoid scrutiny, contrasting with her predecessor Kim Keon-hee's high-profile approach. Political observers view her strategy as prudent, given the influence presidential spouses can exert despite lacking official constitutional roles.

A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for sending drones into North Korea to provoke a crisis ahead of his martial law declaration. The court found he aimed to heighten military tensions and justify suspending civilian rule, while Yoon's legal team argued the drone flights were a response to North Korea's provocations.

A dismissed high-ranking Filipino police officer was arrested in Manila after nearly two years on the run for orchestrating the 2016 murder of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung welcomed the arrest, vowing to seek justice for criminals targeting South Koreans abroad.

Lee Jae Myung has put South Korea on track again, but challenges remain. The article highlights his efforts to steer the country forward amidst ongoing difficulties.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ruled out expanding military ties with Japan until historical grievances are resolved. Analysts highlight political risks for his government due to public resentment in South Korea toward Japan, despite regional pressures from North Korea, China, and Russia.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook as the next prime minister, making her the second woman to hold the position if confirmed. Han currently serves as the minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Startups. Her nomination follows the ruling party's local election victory, though it lost the Seoul mayoral race, and requires parliamentary approval.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s ruling party won most major local elections but suffered a narrow defeat in Seoul, weakening his reform agenda. The loss in the capital, a political and property-market hub, has undermined the party’s otherwise dominant performance and hindered plans for stricter real estate taxation.

South Korea's ruling party is projected to achieve a significant election victory according to a poll. Lee Jae Myung is mentioned in the article.

South Koreans are voting in local elections considered a gauge of support for President Lee Jae Myung's government. The Democratic Party is expected to outperform the People Power Party, which remains in disarray following President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 martial law controversy. Key races, including the Seoul mayoral contest between DP's Chong Won-o and PPP's Oh Se-hoon, could determine the DP's dominance.

South Koreans are voting in mayoral and local elections that serve as a gauge of support for President Lee Jae Myung’s 1-year-old liberal government.

South Koreans voted in local elections viewed as a measure of support for President Lee Jae Myung’s government. The Democratic Party is favored to outperform the People Power Party, which faces internal turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law incident. Key races include the Seoul mayoral contest between Democratic candidate Chong Won-o and People Power Party incumbent Oh Se-hoon.

South Korea and the United States are deadlocked ahead of talks in Seoul, with South Korea seeking nuclear-powered submarines and the US prioritizing a $350 billion investment. The disagreement centers on implementing last year’s summit agreement, with differing goals from each side.

South Korea aims to acquire its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, with President Lee Jae Myung prioritizing the project as a strategic defense asset. However, challenges include delayed US consultations, non-proliferation concerns, and budget constraints.

North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile and other projectiles over the sea, according to South Korea’s military. This follows a pattern of weapons tests by Pyongyang, with Kim Jong Un prioritizing nuclear and missile development since 2019. South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung emphasized enhancing military capabilities, including AI, drones, and potential nuclear-powered submarines, amid heightened tensions.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal," highlighting the tension between his human rights principles and South Korea's diplomatic interests in the Middle East. The controversial remark came as Seoul worked to secure the release of two detained South Korean nationals who were attempting to reach Gaza on humanitarian aid boats.

South Korea's Lee Jae Myung urges labor unions to limit their actions amid unrest at Samsung. The move aims to prevent further disruptions and stabilize the industry. Labor action has been affecting Samsung's operations.

South Korea's president Lee Jae Myung urged citizens to conserve energy due to the Iran conflict. The president delivered a speech at the National Assembly in Seoul, emphasizing the need for energy conservation. This call to action aims to mitigate the strain on households and businesses.

South Korean appeals court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before declaring martial law in December 2024. The conviction adds to his existing life sentence for rebellion, as the court found him guilty of obstructing justice and violating cabinet members' rights by convening an incomplete meeting.

A 40-year-old man faces up to five years in prison for using AI to create a fake image of a runaway wolf named Neukgu in South Korea, which authorities claimed hindered an urgent investigation. Neukgu, a zoo wolf critical to conservation efforts, escaped from Daejeon zoo, sparking national concern and a prioritized rescue mission led by President Lee Jae Myung.