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At 100 Days, Lee Jae‑myung Pledges National Unity and Economic Revival

He cites emergency stimulus as early proof of progress highlighted by a record stock surge.

President Lee Jae Myung fields reporters' questions during a press conference marking his 100 days in office at the former presidential compound of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Sept. 11, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference marking his 100 days in office at the former presidential compound of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Sept. 11, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference marking his 100 days in office at the former presidential compound of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Sept. 11, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • Marking his 100th day in office, President Lee vowed to bridge political divisions and govern for integration.
  • He said the government has implemented emergency measures to revive domestic demand, pointing to improving indicators.
  • Lee noted the benchmark KOSPI reached a record high earlier in the day as he touted signs of a rebound.
  • He pledged renewed efforts to improve relations with North Korea and advance peace on the Korean Peninsula.
  • Addressing U.S. developments, he said Korean firms may hesitate to invest after the Georgia immigration raid and reported detained workers were set for release at 3 p.m.