Lee Jae-Myung Sworn In as South Korea’s President: Slams Trump Tariffs, Promises Peace With N Korea

Lee Jae-Myung was officially sworn in as South Korea’s new president after a sweeping snap election victory. In his first address, Lee launched a sharp critique of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs on South Korean steel and aluminum exports, calling for a rebalancing of trade relations. Signaling a shift from his predecessor's hardline stance, Lee promised a renewed push for peace with North Korea, declaring, “No matter how costly, peace is better than war.”

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