Lee Jae Myung
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“This is a matter concerning the honor of the Republic of Korea’s people and nation, we cannot overlook it,”
Lee Jae Myung · said 2026-10-02 · reported 2026-10-02
South Korea's President posted on social media on Friday, accusing Ukraine of undermining him and demanding an acknowledgement and apology over the disclosure of a secret POW transfer deal.
“a hard won opportunity for change,”
Lee Jae Myung · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Lee characterized Trump's resolve for a meeting with Kim Jong Un as an opportunity for change.
“We will lay the groundwork for this to develop into a dialogue among the parties aimed at ending the war on the Korean Peninsula and transitioning to a peace regime,”
Lee Jae Myung · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
Lee said in his UN General Assembly speech that Seoul would lay groundwork for dialogue aimed at ending the Korean War.
“moving toward [a] Korean Peninsula free from nuclear weapons over the long term.”
Lee Jae Myung · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
Lee described Seoul's long-term aim as a Korean Peninsula free from nuclear weapons after intermediate steps of freezing and reducing North Korea's capabilities.
“deeply infused with deliberations”
Lee Jae Myung · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-20
President Lee responded cautiously to Donald Trump's decision to reduce joint military drills.
“I believe [your social media post] was a bold decision that is the result of your deep consideration to achieve peace,”
Lee Jae Myung · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Lee Jae Myung praised Trump's decision to scale down the military drills in a post on X.
“Korea-Japan cooperation is now more important than ever,”
Lee Jae Myung · said 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-16
Lee spoke in an address marking the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule.