National Affairs
President Lee Jae Myung
Lee Jae Myung has been sworn in as the Republic of Korea's 21st president.
His term began on June 4, 2025, and his core visions for governance are 'a nation where the people rule', 'a nation where vigorous growth and development recur', 'a nation where everyone lives well', 'a nation where culture blossoms' and 'a safe and peaceful nation'.
President Lee, China FM discuss bilateral ties, Korean Peninsula
President Lee Jae Myung has hosted talks with visiting Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi. They discussed bilateral ties, issues on the Korean Peninsula and Korean assistance in China's hosting of this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Click here for more
Aug 21,2026
President Lee wants to regain wartime force control within term
President Lee Jae Myung on Aug. 18 urged steadfast efforts to restore wartime operational control of Korean forces within his term in line with his administration's original plan.
Aug 19,2026
President suggests inter-Korean talks to formally end Korean War
President Lee Jae Myung has proposed that North Korea end its unnecessary hostility and begin direct dialogue to establish peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula.
Aug 18,2026
President Lee proposes selective voluntary military service
President Lee Jae Myung has announced a selective military enlistment system to transform national defense into a high-tech and smart fighting force. On Aug. 13, he said the idea is to redesign the armed forces so that young people can build better lives. Click here for more
Aug 14,2026
New strategy to develop 7 key sectors as future growth engines
A new strategy seeks to develop seven key sectors as engines for future economic growth. This was announced on Aug. 12 as part of the initiative "Seven Major SEED (strategic emerging engines for disruptive innovation). Click here for more
Aug 13,2026
President Lee urges four new ambassadors to play 'bridge' roles
President Lee Jae Myung on Aug. 12 in a ceremony received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors from Portugal, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), U.S. and Ireland at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul.
Aug 13,2026
President Lee's show of pragmatic diplomacy in US, Latin America
President Lee Jae Myung's latest trips to the U.S. and South America have demonstrated his dedication to pragmatic diplomacy to advance national interests in trade, industry and technology. So what were the results of his 11-day tour of San Francisco, Brazil, Chile and Argentina? Click here for more
Aug 10,2026
Photo essay of President Lee's visits to US, S. America, Germany
This photo essay reviews the highlights of President Lee Jae Myung's visits to the U.S., Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Germany.
Aug 07,2026
Crude oil imports from Argentina to start in 2027, tax deal signed
President Lee Jae Myung has discussed in a summit with Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires bilateral cooperation in crude oil, critical minerals and investment.
Aug 03,2026
President Lee, Chile to invigorate FTA, core mineral supply chains
President Lee Jae Myung has agreed with Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast on a comprehensive plan for bilateral cooperation focused on modernizing their free trade agreement and reinforcing supply chains for critical minerals.
Jul 31,2026