Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to hold his first official summit with U.S. President Donald Trump this week, in a high-stakes visit aimed at strengthening trade ties and reaffirming the security alliance between the two nations. Lee’s trip to the United States follows a brief stop in Tokyo, where he met with … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold their first summit on August 25 in Washington, aiming to bolster both nations’ security alliance and economic partnership, according to a statement from Lee’s office. President Lee, who took office following a snap election in June, has prioritized guiding … Read more
SEOUL: In a rare and unexpected political development, South Korea has appointed a train driver as the country’s Minister of Labor and Employment. The 57-year-old appointee, Kim Young-hoon, was operating a train between Busan and Gimcheon when the announcement was made on June 23 by newly elected President Lee Jae-Myung. The appointment came as a … Read more
