Oppositionsführer Lee Jae-myung: Kandidatur für Präsidentenamt in Südkorea!

Oppositionsführer Lee Jae-myung: Kandidatur für Präsidentenamt in Südkorea!

Seoul, Südkorea - Lee Jae-Myung, the opposition leader in South Korea, has announced his candidacy for the presidential office. This decision was announced in a video published on Thursday. Lee plans to introduce important economic reforms to combat the growing economic polarization in South Korea, which he identifies as the main cause of social conflicts in the country. In order to boost economic growth, he intends extensive investments in technology and talent development. In foreign policy, Lee relies on a pragmatic approach and emphasizes the relevance of the alliance between South Korea and the USA as well as the collaboration with Japan.

Lee Jae-Myung, who lost the presidential elections in 2022 with a narrow result against Yoon Suk Yeol, faces a crucial phase. Last year he led his democratic party to a remarkable victory in the parliamentary elections. Predict Yoon was now faced with serious legal problems after he had proclaimed war law in December. Yoon was removed from his office and currently has to answer for turmoil in court. Political uncertainty is also complicated by the ongoing procedures against Lee, which affect bribery and corruption. It remains to be seen whether these legal proceedings will hinder his campaign.

recently announced new elections

The country is heading for a change of power after President Yoon Suk Yeol's elevation. Lee Jae-Myung also announced his resignation as party chairman on Wednesday and prepares for an early election on June 3. At a party meeting, he said: "I will now start new work." South Korea's Minister of Labor Kim Moon-Soo also faces his political ambitions from the governing People Power Party, who has also announced his candidacy. This indicates an unprecedented political change in South Korea.

The new president will not only be confronted with the challenges of a trade war with the USA, but also with an intensive party political dispute, which was reinforced by the release of Yoons. Lee will have the difficult task of developing a political agenda while at the same time having to master legal challenges. The outcome of the upcoming elections will be decisive for the direction in which South Korea will develop in the next few years.

For those interested, further details can be found on the upcoming new elections and the current political situation in South Korea on the pages of the Tagesspiegel and the SPIEGEL

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