South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung vows economic growth

South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung vows economic growth South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung vows economic growth

SEOUL — Newly inaugurated President Lee Jae-myung put a stronger economy and domestic stock market front and center of his campaign, acknowledging South Korea’s slower economic growth as U.S. tariffs begin to hit exports.

To win over moderate voters, Lee, a left-leaning figure who once advocated for basic income, pivoted toward more pragmatic economic policies while campaigning, s say.