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You can generally tell when Vladimir Putin appears rattled by an adverse event in his war on Ukraine. He (or one of his proxies) ramps up the bloodcurdling rhetoric. And so it is with Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on four airbases inside Russia, which reportedly destroyed or damaged as many…

The new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, calls himself a foreign policy “pragmatist”. He says he is driven by South Korea’s national interest, rather than ideology, and has spoken of his desire to improve relations with China and North Korea.

President is likely to move his office back to Blue House, which was abandoned by president Yoon Suk Yeol

Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea’s snap presidential election with a clear lead. With all of the ballots counted, Lee won almost 50% of the vote, ahead of his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo on 41%. He takes over a country that is deeply divided along gender lines.

Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election.

Lee Jae-myung must tackle US leader’s trade war as he attempts to revive Asia’s fourth biggest economy

President Lee Jae-myung has pledged to tackle the economy and improve relations with North Korea after his swearing-in.

Shares have advanced in Asia after U.S. stocks drifted closer to their records

US welcomes new president’s election but comment about Chinese interference triggers debate

South Korea’s new president says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering trilateral partnership with US and Japan

Lee, the standard bearer for the left-leaning Democratic Party, is known for his populist style and humble beginnings.