Where ​South Korea’s Likely New President​ Lee Jae-myung Stands on Trump and North Korea

Lee Jae-myung, a potential new South Korean president, faces uncertainty as he takes office with a Democratic Party guaranteeing control of the National Assembly. Observers debate whether his immense political power will be channelled towards healing divisions and revitalizing the economy or used to deepen political polarization. Lee, who describes himself as a "pragmatist," has pledged to break away from his impeachment predecessor by softening ties with North Korea and China while aligning more closely with the U.S., despite internal criticism.