President Lee Jae Myung
South Korean President Tackles Deadly Industrial Accidents Following His Own Workplace Trauma
Nov 17, 2025 12:04 pm CST
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who suffered workplace injuries as a child laborer, has launched aggressive reforms to combat the country's high industrial accident rates. Despite implementing increased penalties, workplace inspections, and protection for subcontracted workers, fatalities continue to rise, highlighting the challenge of transforming South Korea's deeply embedded workplace safety culture.
Xi Jinping's Smartphone Gift to South Korean President Sparks Humor About Cybersecurity
Nov 03, 2025 04:22 pm CST
During a rare visit to South Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping presented two Xiaomi smartphones to President Lee Jae Myung, making an unexpected joke about checking for "backdoors" in the devices. The lighthearted exchange at the APEC summit marked a moment of diplomatic humor between the leaders, drawing attention from South Korean media and highlighting the developing personal rapport between the two heads of state after a decade without such high-level visits.
APEC Summit 2025: Asia-Pacific Leaders Gather in South Korea Amid Global Trade Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 01:04 pm CST
Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies convene in Gyeongju, South Korea for the APEC forum amid rising trade tensions. Representing over 50% of global GDP, the summit will address supply chains, WTO's role, and digital transformation, with anticipated meetings between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi to potentially ease trade conflicts.