Lee Jae Myung

Lee Jae-myung is the current President of South Korea. His ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) recently experienced significant gains in local elections, though a narrow defeat in Seoul has presented a challenge to his reform agenda. Domestically, his wife, Kim Hea-kyung, has adopted a low-profile approach to mitigate 'first lady risk'. Internationally, President Lee has taken a firm stance with Japan, demanding a genuine apology before advancing military cooperation. He also welcomed the arrest of a Filipino ex-cop involved in the 2016 murder of a South Korean businessman, vowing to pursue justice for South Koreans abroad. Furthermore, South Korea is facing potential pressure regarding its role in safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz security, a matter that could be discussed at the G7 summit.