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Lee Jae-myung sworn in as South Korea's new president

09:39, 04/06/2025, Wednesday

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Lee Jae-myung sworn in as South Korea's new president

South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung

Lee takes oath during inauguration ceremony at National Assembly in Seoul

Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea's new president Wednesday following his historic win in snap elections, local media reported.

He took the oath of office during his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Seoul, Yonhap News Agency reported.

On Tuesday, Lee was elected as the country's 14th president in snap polls triggered by former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid.

He secured over 49% of the vote, while Kim Moon-soo of the outgoing ruling People Power Party received 41.15%, according to official data.

Lee received more than 17 million votes.

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