Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s new President?
The Hindu
From sweatshop worker to President, Lee Jae-myung's rise despite challenges showcases his resilience and determination.
Lawsuits, scandals, armed troops and a knife-wielding attacker all failed to deter Lee Jae-myung's ascendancy from sweatshop worker to the South Korean Presidency.
After losing by a razor-thin margin in 2022, the left-leaning Democratic Party candidate is now set to take office on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) after winning a landslide victory.
Opponents decry Mr. Lee, 60, for his populist style.
But his rags-to-riches personal story sets him apart from many of South Korea's political elite.
After dropping out of school to work at a factory to support his family, he suffered a disabling elbow injury in an industrial accident.
He earned a scholarship to study law and passed the bar to become an attorney.
Mr. Lee has used this origin story to cultivate a loyal support base and frame himself as understanding the struggles of the underprivileged.
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