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South Korea's new president Lee inaugurated, vows to revive economy

Published on 4 Jun 2025 3:11:40 PM

South Korea's new liberal President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday (June 4) to raise the country from the near destruction caused by a martial law attempt and revive an economy besieged by global protectionism that is threatening its very existence.

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South Korea's new liberal President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday (June 4) to raise the country from the near destruction caused by a martial law attempt and revive an economy besieged by global protectionism that is threatening its very existence.

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