In a pivotal moment for South Korea, President Lee Jae-myung took to the podium to pledge unity among the citizens of the divided nation. Speaking at his inauguration on Wednesday, Lee emphasized his commitment to healing the country, which has been strained by recent political controversies, including last December's surprising martial law declaration by former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
As a candidate from the liberal Democratic Party, Lee secured close to 50% of the vote and vowed to be a president for all South Koreans, regardless of their political affiliations. "I will start with reviving the economy and healing the people," he declared to a crowd at the National Assembly. Lee pointed out the existing political turmoil, blaming it on factions more interested in power than the welfare of the people. "I will work to unite the people," he asserted, setting a tone of hope and collaboration for his presidency ahead.
As a candidate from the liberal Democratic Party, Lee secured close to 50% of the vote and vowed to be a president for all South Koreans, regardless of their political affiliations. "I will start with reviving the economy and healing the people," he declared to a crowd at the National Assembly. Lee pointed out the existing political turmoil, blaming it on factions more interested in power than the welfare of the people. "I will work to unite the people," he asserted, setting a tone of hope and collaboration for his presidency ahead.
