South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the G20 summit in South Africa. He told Li he hoped to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing soon. Li said he would deliver the message to Xi. Lee stressed that communication is vital for building […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
Lee orders urgent search and recovery after deadly Korea floods
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has directed all public officials to make an all-out effort in finding missing people and repairing flood-hit areas after days of nonstop rain. The storms caused deadly flash floods, destroying homes and displacing thousands. Although the weather has improved, damage across several regions remains severe, prompting urgent government action. […]
South Korea appoints first civilian defence minister in 64 years
SEOUL – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has named Ahn Gyu-back as the country’s first civilian defence minister in 64 years. This appointment fulfills a campaign promise following last December’s martial law crisis that shook public trust in the military. Ahn Gyu-back, a veteran lawmaker, replaces the former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is […]