Lee Jae-myung

South Korea unveils US$747 billion energy transition plan through 2035

2026-10-07T09:04:01.000Z
Banks that reported cyberattacks included Hana Bank (above), Woori Bank, Shinhan Bank and KB Kookmin Bank.

South Korean president orders probe into wave of data breaches at banks, public agencies

2026-10-04T07:54:26.000Z
South Korea’s Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan briefed lawmakers on the plan in a closed-door meeting on Sep 22.

South Korea confirms first project under US$350 billion US investment pact despite viability concerns

2026-09-22T06:33:18.000Z
Asked why Yongsan Park mattered so much to Seoul residents, mayor Oh Se-hoon described South Korea’s capital as “a city of water and mountains” that nonetheless thirsts for green space.

Seoul’s green space is a battleground for its mayor and South Korea’s president

2026-09-22T00:37:38.000Z
A semiconductor cluster under construction in South Korea’s Yongin city on Jul 21. The country’s historic spending increase is being fuelled by a windfall from its semiconductor industry.

South Korea proposes record US$597 billion 2027 Budget to supercharge AI investment

2026-09-01T08:16:17.000Z
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (pictured) said on Aug 24 that Seoul would ensure Trump’s recent messages bring renewed US-North Korea talks.

South Korea vows to turn Trump overtures into North Korea talks

2026-08-25T01:16:09.000Z
US Army soldiers take part in the annual Freedom Shield joint military training in South Korea on Mar 14.

Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea, cites Seoul’s Iran war stance

2026-08-17T07:16:21.000Z
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared concerns over the concentration of power under what critics have called the country’s “imperial presidency”.

South Korea’s Lee favours four-year presidency with re-election permitted, Yonhap says

2026-08-14T04:24:26.000Z
The move allowed the buyers to complete the transaction while postponing payment of 60 per cent of the purchase price.

South Korea’s president slammed for selling home, giving buyer generous mortgage

2026-07-21T07:14:36.000Z
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said swift measures were needed to address concerns over leveraged investment products. 

South Korea’s Lee says leveraged products criticised for amplifying stock volatility

2026-07-21T02:58:08.000Z