Lee Jae Myung
President of South Korea
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View Timeline →Seoul on Relations with the U.S.: We Do Not Accept Submissive Diplomacy
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung rejected submissive diplomacy in light of disagreements with the U.S. over North Korean nuclear information. He reaffirmed the importance of…
New Iranian Ambassador Presents Credentials to South Korean President
The new Iranian ambassador to South Korea has officially presented his credentials to President Lee Jae-myung. This event marks a significant step in diplomatic relations…
Iran's New Ambassador Presents Credentials to South Korean President
Iran's new Ambassador to South Korea, Ahmad Erfanian, has officially presented his credentials to President Lee Jae Myung in a ceremony at the South Korean…
South Korea Declines Troop Deployment for US-Iran Conflict
South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung has announced that South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets in relation to the US conflict with Iran,…
South Korea Declines US Request for Troops in Conflict with Iran
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced that South Korea will not send troops to support the US in its conflict with Iran, rejecting US demands.…
South Korea Refuses to Join US Military Action Against Iran
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced that South Korea will not send troops or military assets to support the US-led military actions against Iran,…
South Korean President Declines US Request to Deploy Troops to Middle East
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced that he will not send military forces to the Middle East, rejecting a request from US President Donald…
South Korean Leader Declines U.S. Request to Send Troops to Iran
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung rejected U.S. President Trump's request for military support in Iran, emphasizing South Korea's independent stance. This decision highlights the…
Trump Criticizes South Korea for Declining Military Assistance in Iran Conflict
US President Donald Trump criticized South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for declining a request for assistance in a potential military operation against Iran. This…
South Korea Proposes Talks with North Korea to Officially End Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has initiated a proposal for talks with North Korea aimed at formally concluding the Korean War. This development involves…
South Korea's Cultural Strategy: Implications and Lessons for Iran
South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism presented a plan to enhance its cultural sector, aiming to attract 40 million foreign visitors annually. This…
South Korea and Japan Strengthen Ties Amidst Global Challenges and U.S. Tariffs
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have held four meetings in six months to address shared global challenges, amidst…
Trump Delays Iran Strike: Oil Supply Deficit Persists Despite Diplomatic Pause
President Trump's decision to delay military strikes on Iran, at the request of Gulf leaders for negotiations, has led to a temporary stabilization in oil…
Iran war challenges nuclear latency strategy of Japan, South Korea
The ongoing conflict with Iran is challenging the nuclear latency strategies of countries like Japan and South Korea, which possess the capability to develop nuclear…
Impeachment of South Korean President; Yoon Suk-yeol Promises to Continue Political Fight
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached by parliament over attempts to establish martial law, leading to the appointment of Han Duck-soo as interim president.…
Rafael Grossi's Visit to South Korea and Discussions on Fukushima's Radioactive Water Discharge
Rafael Grossi, the IAEA Director General, is visiting South Korea to discuss Japan's plan to discharge treated radioactive water from Fukushima. While South Korea respects…