Former Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-Myung expressed his intention to continue his predecessor’s foreign policy and strengthen the alliance with the United States, as well as promoting cooperation with Japan
Lee Jae-Myung, the left candidate, stands out as the likely winner of the presidential election in, as indicated by ballot box polls. With 51.7% of the votes, he surpasses his main opponent, Kim Moon-soo, who obtained 39.3%. Former Democratic Party leader Lee expressed his intention to continue the foreign policy of his predecessor. It plans to strengthen the alliance with the United States, as well as promoting cooperation with OE addressing human rights issues.
Despite his emphasis on partnership with the US, Lee Jae-Myung believes that South Korean diplomacy should also include relations with China and Russia. For him, the alliance with Washington must be seen as the “basic axis” of the country’s diplomatic strategy, without meaning the abandonment of other important ties.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Fernando Dias
