Trending Now
Zelenskiy, Trump discuss boosting Ukraine’s air defences amid renewed Russian strikes
Iran regime escalates repression toward ‘North Korea-style model of isolation and...
Berlin seeks Patriot Missiles for Ukraine amid US supply strain: report
This July 4th, a family waits: American hostage’s father pleads for...
Why the US job market may actually crumble soon
Iran still wants a nuclear weapon despite ‘serious damage’ from US,...
Democrats project doom and gloom, not celebration, with July 4 messages
Xi Jinping’s surprise no-show at BRICS Summit fuels speculation about China’s...
UK government faces market jitters and political rebellion amid fiscal tensions
Brazil Supreme Court halts tax feud, calls mediation between government and...
Zelenskiy, Trump discuss boosting Ukraine’s air defences amid renewed Russian strikes
Iran regime escalates repression toward ‘North Korea-style model of isolation and...
Berlin seeks Patriot Missiles for Ukraine amid US supply strain: report
This July 4th, a family waits: American hostage’s father pleads for...
Why the US job market may actually crumble soon
Iran still wants a nuclear weapon despite ‘serious damage’ from US,...
Democrats project doom and gloom, not celebration, with July 4 messages
Xi Jinping’s surprise no-show at BRICS Summit fuels speculation about China’s...
UK government faces market jitters and political rebellion amid fiscal tensions
Brazil Supreme Court halts tax feud, calls mediation between government and...
Insider Dealing News
  • Stock
  • Investing
  • Politics
  • World News
  • Editor’s Pick
World News

South Korea flips left in presidential race; Lee secures victory after conservative opponent concedes

by June 3, 2025
written by June 3, 2025

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

South Korean voters swung left in the presidential race Tuesday, and conservative candidate Kim Moon-soo conceded defeat to liberal opponent Lee Jae-myung in the snap election.

Kim, candidate of the People Power Party (PPP), said at a press conference in the early hours of Wednesday morning he ‘humbly accepts (the) people’s choice.’

The decision came after record early voting turnout prompted speculation Lee would secure the presidency and flip the top seat after the impeachment of predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol, who was booted from office after he declared martial law in December.

The impeachment threw the country into political chaos after Yoon, also a member of the PPP, was removed from office two years early. 

It is unclear by what margin Lee secured the presidency, though reports had suggested for weeks that the liberal candidate was favored to win the top job. 

But Lee’s candidacy also prompted some serious concern when it came to his policy on international relations, particularly Seoul’s relationship with the U.S., China and North Korea.

Kim challenged Lee’s policies in a presidential debate last month after the liberal candidate said he would take a ‘pragmatic’ approach.

‘There’s no need to worry. The South Korea-U.S. alliance is important and should continue to grow and strengthen,’ Lee said, adding Seoul should not be ‘unilaterally bound’ to Washington, especially when it comes to the U.S.’s adversarial rivals.

‘We should not neglect ties with China or Russia,’ he added. ‘We need to manage them appropriately, and there’s no need to have an unnecessarily hostile approach like now.’

This position is a shift from the previous administration, which was hawkish on China and North Korea. 

Lee has said he wants to mitigate the ‘North Korea risk’ by easing relations with Seoul’s northern neighbor.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
Trump and Melania to headline power-player packed Kennedy Center opening night
next post
White House stands by tax bill after Musk calls it a ‘disgusting abomination’

Related Posts

President Trump to honor Iran strike flight team...

July 4, 2025

North Korea lashes out after Trump DOJ exposes...

July 4, 2025

Saudi defense minister secretly meets with Trump to...

July 4, 2025

Trump administration swarms SCOTUS with emergency requests and...

July 4, 2025

Trump administration torpedoes SCOTUS with emergency requests and...

July 3, 2025

Iran still wants a nuclear weapon despite ‘serious...

July 6, 2025

Democrats project doom and gloom, not celebration, with...

July 5, 2025

Xi Jinping’s surprise no-show at BRICS Summit fuels...

July 5, 2025

Iran regime escalates repression toward ‘North Korea-style model...

July 4, 2025

This July 4th, a family waits: American hostage’s...

July 4, 2025

President Trump to honor Iran strike flight team...

July 4, 2025

North Korea lashes out after Trump DOJ exposes...

July 4, 2025

Saudi defense minister secretly meets with Trump to...

July 4, 2025

Trump administration swarms SCOTUS with emergency requests and...

July 4, 2025

Trump administration torpedoes SCOTUS with emergency requests and...

July 3, 2025

Iran still wants a nuclear weapon despite ‘serious...

July 6, 2025

Democrats project doom and gloom, not celebration, with...

July 5, 2025

Xi Jinping’s surprise no-show at BRICS Summit fuels...

July 5, 2025

Iran regime escalates repression toward ‘North Korea-style model...

July 4, 2025

This July 4th, a family waits: American hostage’s...

July 4, 2025







    Fill Out & Get More Relevant News





    Stay ahead of the market and unlock exclusive trading insights & timely news. We value your privacy - your information is secure, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Gain an edge with hand-picked trading opportunities, stay informed with market-moving updates, and learn from expert tips & strategies.
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Copyright © 2024 InsiderDealingNews.com All Rights Reserved.

    Insider Dealing News
    • Stock
    • Investing
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Editor’s Pick