President Lee Jae-myung, visiting Italy, urged the ruling Democratic Party to be a "big vessel" that embraces all citizens, not just its own faction. He stressed the importance of responsibility for outcomes, dialogue, and integration, citing Max Weber's emphasis on balance between ideals and reality.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Italy to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. They focused on areas like defense, space, advanced industries, and overcoming supply chain crises, aiming to boost mutual benefit and people-to-people exchanges.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that South Korea and Italy are optimal partners to navigate global economic uncertainty, highlighting potential cooperation in AI, semiconductors, aerospace, bio, healthcare, and cosmetics.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, emphasizing cooperation in free trade, multilateralism, defense, space, and advanced industries. Meloni congratulated South Korea on its World Cup victory, to which Lee expressed regret that the two nations did not face each other in the tournament.
President Lee Jae-myung congratulated the national football team on their first victory against Czechia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, praising their fighting spirit and the unity it brought to the nation.
President Lee Jae-myung will convene a virtual cabinet meeting on May 14th (local time) while on a state visit to Italy. The meeting will cover the investigation into the election ballot shortage, the joint investigation headquarters' progress, and foreign exchange market trends. An additional meeting is scheduled for May 19th upon his return to discuss disaster response.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome to discuss bilateral cooperation and international issues. Both leaders agreed on the need for peace in the Middle East and for South Korea to resume inter-Korean dialogue.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella met with Korean President Lee Jae-myung, praising South Korea's industrial excellence and the growing appeal of K-culture among young Italians. The leaders agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a 'special strategic partnership' with a joint action plan for 2030.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Italian President Sergio Mattarella agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a 'special strategic partnership' during a state visit. The leaders discussed expanding cooperation in advanced industries, science, technology, and cultural exchange, aiming for joint prosperity.
President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea expressed condolences on the passing of former Japanese Diet member Yohei Kono, calling the "Kono Statement" a crucial cornerstone for future-oriented Korea-Japan relations based on mutual respect and trust.
President Lee Jae-myung stated that the "US security, China economy" approach is outdated, advocating for a new national interest-based foreign policy. He aims to strengthen economic ties with the US in advanced sectors and enhance independent defense capabilities, including regaining wartime operational control.
President Lee Jae-myung has ordered the cabinet to thoroughly investigate the death of a female firefighter, including allegations of forced drinking and the suppression of a family's request for an internal investigation. The probe will be conducted by the Office for Government Policy Coordination, not the Fire Department.
President Lee Jae-myung stated it's "unavoidable" and "truly regrettable" that the government is demanding lawsuit costs from non-regular workers who lost a case against the state. He explained that current laws mandate the recovery of costs when a court rules against the plaintiff, and the government cannot waive them without facing legal charges.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that the 'US-China economic-security' foreign policy is outdated. He emphasized strengthening economic cooperation with the US and bolstering independent defense capabilities, including regaining wartime operational control.
A 1-year analysis of 64,827 foreign media articles reveals South Korea is viewed as a 'pragmatic middle power' and 'key AI supply chain nation'. K-culture's influence is dominant, while AI and semiconductor booms are seen as strong economic positives.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Rome for a state visit to Italy, the second stop of his European tour. He is scheduled to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and participate in a business roundtable to boost bilateral corporate exchange.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Rome for a state visit to Italy, the second leg of his European tour. He is scheduled to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and attend a business roundtable.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with Belgian King Philippe in Brussels, discussing bilateral relations and the Korean War. Lee pledged to uphold peace and democracy, honoring the sacrifices of Belgian soldiers, while King Philippe expressed gratitude for South Korea's efforts to remember the history of solidarity.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in Brussels, discussing bilateral relations, economic cooperation in strategic industries like batteries and semiconductors, and regional security. They agreed to support SME development and explore resuming direct flights.
Former US Ambassadors to South Korea, Philip Goldberg and Kathleen Stephens, refuted a recent WSJ op-ed that characterized the Lee Jae-myung government as 'hard-left' and leaning towards China. They described Lee as a "very good politician" and stated that 'anti-Americanism' is an anachronism in Korean politics today.
President Lee Jae-myung urged thorough and preemptive checks on disaster and safety measures for the summer, citing forecasts of higher temperatures and more rainfall. He also stressed the need to improve resting facilities for facility management workers and incorporate the results into institutional evaluations.
Die Partei von Präsident Lee Jae-myung hat bei den südkoreanischen Kommunalwahlen einen deutlichen Sieg errungen und 12 von 16 wichtigen Ämtern gewonnen. Nur in Seoul konnte sich die konservative Volksmachtpartei behaupten. Der Sieg stärkt Lees Position und seine pragmatische Politik.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is reportedly in the final stages of selecting a new Prime Minister to succeed Kim Min-seok. Candidates include Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho, SMEs Minister Han Sung-sook, and Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik. The announcement is expected this week.
Song Young-gil, re-elected to his sixth term in the Incheon Yeon-su Gap by-election, pledged to support the Lee Jae-myung administration and fulfill campaign promises. He aims to revitalize the Yeon-su district with development projects and improved transportation links.
