Lee Jae Myung

Lee Jae Myung is the current President of South Korea. He is making headlines due to several recent international incidents. He sparked a diplomatic row with Israel after comparing Israeli military actions against Palestinians to the Holocaust and sharing a video alleging Israeli abuse. Israel has criticized Lee for sharing what they call 'disinformation'. Simultaneously, tensions with North Korea are escalating, with North Korea launching multiple short-range ballistic missiles and issuing insults after South Korea expressed hopes for better relations. Despite this, there have been recent indirect exchanges suggesting a possible thaw in relations. President Lee also met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Seoul to discuss health and environmental issues. South Korea is also seeking to diversify its oil supply routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.