South Korea's newly elected President Lee Jae-myung vows to unite country, revive economy
After months of political uncertainty and division, South Korea finally has a new leader — Mr Lee Jae-myung. He has vowed to unite the country and revive the economy. Mr Lee delivered his first speech as president, after winning a snap election triggered by his predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration in December. The new president also gave a glimpse into how he plans to steer South Korea through external challenges, such as growing protectionism. Lim Yun Suk reports.
After months of political uncertainty and division, South Korea finally has a new leader — Mr Lee Jae-myung. He has vowed to unite the country and revive the economy. Mr Lee delivered his first speech as president, after winning a snap election triggered by his predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration in December. The new president also gave a glimpse into how he plans to steer South Korea through external challenges, such as growing protectionism. Lim Yun Suk reports.