Korea has elected Lee Jae-Myeong as President (이재명 한국 대통령) and he will soon begin negotiating tariffs with President Trump of the U.S.. In particular, Lee is looking to make adjustments to Trump‘s planned 25% reciprocal tariffs. These reciprocal tariffs are expected to take effect July 8, 2025 as they are currently on a three-month suspension.

Korean citizens, 18 and older, aware eligible to vote in the South Korean Presidential election. More about President Lee and his humble beginnings. And here for our articles on previous South Korean Presidents.

Lee made numerous campaign promises and among them are: more balanced diplomacy, strengthening worker’s rights, as well as making a significant government investment in AI technology.

Other upcoming events: “President Lee Jae-myung will attend the summit of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced countries in Canada later this month as he has received an invitation to the event, his office said Saturday.”