Seoul, June 10 (IANS) The US-Iran war has made North Korea even less likely to give up its nuclear weapons program, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said in an interview published on Wednesday.Lee made the remark in a recent interview with The Economist on the occasion of the first anniversary of his inauguration, adding the “unique personality” of US President Trump can be “very helpful” in bringing the North back to dialogue.Lee also reaffirmed South Korea’s own commitment to nonproliferat…
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Seoul, June 8 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed to pursue sweeping reforms to election administration during a meeting with the country’s top officials Monday after ballot paper shortages during local elections raised questions about election management. Lee made the pledge in the meeting attended by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik, Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae and Constitutional Court President Kim Sang-hwan.The meeting came after …
Seoul, June 8 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Monday the government will work to secure “absolute competitiveness” in advanced technologies to nurture the country into an industrial powerhouse.The president made the remarks while outlining his policy vision and goals for his second year in office at a press conference marking the first anniversary of his inauguration on June 4 last year.”By mobilizing all government and private-sector resources, (the government) will secure abso…
Seoul, June 7 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday expressed deep regret over ballot shortages that disrupted last week’s local elections and ordered the launch of a thorough joint investigation by prosecutors and police into the matter. “The people’s right to vote is a constitutional right that must not be restricted or infringed upon for any reason, and this is a serious issue that undermines the foundation of popular sovereignty,” Lee wrote in a message on X, formerly Twitter…
Seoul, June 6 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday honoring and paying due respects to those killed while serving the country is a social duty the nation should uphold.Lee made the remarks in a speech at a Memorial Day ceremony, a national holiday commemorating those who sacrificed themselves while serving the country, including those who fought for independence from Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea.Saturday’s ceremony at Seoul National Cemetery was attended by 3,000 u…
Seoul, June 5 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Europe this month to take part in the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France, a senior presidential official said Friday. Lee’s trip will last from June 9-18 and include visits to Belgium, Italy and the Vatican, according to National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac.Lee’s attendance at the G7 summit, set for June 15-17, comes at the invitation of the grouping, Wi told a press briefing, Yonhap News Agency reported. On the first le…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s recent visit to India resulted in further deepening of economic relations between the two countries, but there is a need for Seoul to seize the opportunity to build a broader strategic partnership with India, which would help mitigate its acute vulnerabilities in maritime security, supply chains, and technological resilience, according to an article in The Korea Times.India, for its part, sees South Korea as a vital source of inve…
Seoul, May 18 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that companies’ management rights should be respected as much as labor rights.Lee posted the message on his X account as Samsung Electronics Co. and its unionized workers began negotiations for a last-minute breakthrough ahead of the union’s planned 18-day strike starting Thursday.”In South Korea, which has adopted the basic orders of democracy and free market economy, labor should be respected as much as companies, and cor…
Seoul, May 4 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has stressed the need for public input and careful deliberation, a presidential official said Monday, as the ruling Democratic Party (DP) pushes for a special probe into allegations that he was indicted in multiple cases based on fabricated evidence during the previous administration. Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs Hong Ihk-pyo made the remarks at a press briefing, citing the president, after the DP proposed a bill las…
Seoul, May 1 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday pledged unwavering commitment to workplace safety in his address to mark Labour Day at Cheong Wa Dae. “I will neither compromise nor make concessions on workplace safety,” he said, vowing to build a “normal” country where no worker ever has to risk their life at work.”Safeguarding workers is the most basic responsibility of any nation and any business,” he said.The president also pushed back against the notion that worker welfare…