Lee Jae-myung
Coverage of Lee Jae-myung in the Nexus archive.
- South Korea’s hot new sensation is 3S+1F – a quadrillion-Won AI plan, not a band
South Korea's government and tech giants announced a ₩1 quadrillion (approx. $900 billion) investment in AI and semiconductors under the '3S+1F' plan, aiming to establish the country as a global leader in robotics, AI, and semiconductor manufacturing. The plan includes building regional semiconductor hubs, developing advanced chips, and constructing 18.4GW of datacenter capacity by 2035, supported by clean energy investments.
- Only two South Korean ships remain in Hormuz, says president
President Lee Jae-myung stated that only two South Korean ships remain in the Strait of Hormuz, down from 26 initially stranded after Iran closed the waterway on February 28. An International Maritime Organization-led operation evacuated 115 ships carrying 2,500 crew members last week, but was paused due to renewed US-Iran hostilities following an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship.
- South Korea's proposed platform law could cost U.S. states $525B over the next decade, model estimates
South Korea's proposed Online Platform Fairness Act could lead to a $525 billion economic loss for U.S. states over the next decade, with significant impacts on California, Texas, New York, and Washington. The law, supported by President Lee Jae-myung and the Korea Fair Trade Commission, faces criticism from U.S. officials who argue it unfairly targets American companies and aligns South Korea with China.
- South Korea's proposed platform law could cost U.S. states $525B over the next decade, model estimates
South Korea's proposed Online Platform Fairness Act could result in a $525 billion economic loss for U.S. states over the next decade, according to a Competere Foundation model. The legislation, backed by President Lee Jae-myung, faces criticism from U.S. lawmakers who allege it unfairly targets American companies and aligns South Korea with China.
- Jaishankar, South Korean FM discuss deepening strategic partnership in Seoul
Jaishankar and South Korean Foreign Minister discussed deepening strategic partnership, focusing on trade, investment, and finance. The talks followed President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to India in April.
- South Korea’s ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is projected to gain in local elections based on an exit poll, though a close race in Busan may prevent a landslide. The election, the first since President Lee Jae-myung’s snap presidential victory, saw voters select mayors and governors in 16 cities and provinces.
- Seoul’s blind spot, Beijing’s red line
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung sparked controversy by sharing a social media video on April 10, 2026, that compared wartime killings to the Holocaust and accused Israeli forces of torturing and killing a Palestinian. The post, referencing a 2024 incident, was criticized for its timing and disconnected relevance to Korean national issues.
- The South Korean president is doing quote-post diplomacy
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung sparked controversy by quoting a misleadingly labeled video on X that falsely claimed Israeli soldiers tortured and killed a Palestinian child in Gaza. The video, actually from September 2024, showed IDF soldiers interacting with a limp body, but the context and labels were disputed, leading to an online backlash.