Overview

• Lee took the oath at 6:21 a.m. on June 4, pledging to heal political divisions and revive a slowing economy.
• Rep. Kim Min-seok was nominated as prime minister candidate and Wi Sung-lac tapped as national security adviser in Lee’s initial appointments.
• An emergency task force will be launched to combat recession risks and counter US tariffs under a pragmatic, market-driven agenda.
• Lee pledged to restore inter-Korean dialogue through a Sunshine Policy framework while maintaining strong deterrence via the US alliance.
• China, the United States and Japan issued early congratulations, underlining expectations for reinforced trilateral cooperation.