South Korea’s political landscape has a new captain! Lee Jae-myung, a 61-year-old former human rights lawyer, officially became president on Wednesday after a historic election marked by sky-high voter turnout. 🗳️ With nearly 35 million votes cast, Lee secured 49.42% support, defeating conservative rival Kim Moon-soo in a race dubbed 'judgment day' against former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s controversial policies.
In his fiery victory speech, Lee vowed to 'decisively overcome insurrection' and prevent future military coups—a nod to recent turmoil under martial law. 💥 'We’ll rise stronger together,' he declared, promising to tackle economic woes like slowing growth and rising living costs. His first-day agenda? Relief for middle-class families and small businesses squeezed by inflation. 💼
But challenges loom: Lee must also negotiate trade tensions with the U.S. before a White House deadline on import duties. 🇺🇸🤝🇰🇷 Analysts say his liberal policies could reshape South Korea’s role in global markets—and redefine Asia’s geopolitical chessboard.
