Lee Jae Myung

Lee Jae Myung is the current President of South Korea. He is newsworthy due to several ongoing issues, including trade disputes with the United States under President Trump, North Korea's continued missile tests, and South Korea's economic policies. Recently, Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on South Korean goods, citing delays in implementing a bilateral trade deal. This has prompted concerns about the stability of the US-South Korea alliance. Simultaneously, Lee Jae Myung has initiated a diplomatic pivot towards China, seeking stability and trade opportunities amidst the uncertainty with the US. He has also sparked debate within South Korea regarding the "metropolitan visa" policy, aimed at addressing labor shortages in industries like shipbuilding, with concerns raised about reliance on low-wage foreign workers. Furthermore, he received a request from Mexico's president for more BTS concerts in Mexico, highlighting South Korea's cultural influence.