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South Korea holds a snap presidential election Tuesday. Here’s what to know
After months of political turmoil, South Korea will elect a new president Tuesday to succeed conservative Yoon Suk Yeol, who ...
South Korea faces high-stakes election; fears over China, North Korea and US ties shape voter concerns
As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the ...
South Korea exports fall as tariffs hit US, China shipments
South Korea's exports fell in May for the first time in four months, as shipments to the United States and China dropped on ...
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South Korea's Lee, Trump agree to work toward swift tariff deal
The future of South Korea's export-oriented economy may hinge on what kind of deal the country's new president, Lee Jae-myung ...
He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, ...
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South Korea’s Growth Stalls: Q1 GDP Contracts Amid Political Crisis, US Trade Tensions
GDP contracted 0.2%, driven by domestic political instability and US tariff uncertainties. Exports and investments declined, ...
What Lee's presidency could mean after months of turmoil in South Korea
Images from the election of South Korea's new president are as peaceful and orderly as you'd expect to see in any vibrant ...
South Korea’s opposition leader Lee wins election as voters punish conservatives after martial law chaos
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea’s next president on Wednesday following a dramatic snap election ...