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Where is South Korea heading under the new president?

2025/6/6
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Li Zhengzhu: 作为一名记者,我认为韩国民众普遍希望国家拥有更美好的未来,包括与美国等外交伙伴建立更好的关系,以及改善经济。但我也观察到,韩国社会在政治、性别和经济方面存在严重分歧,社会团结是李总统的首要任务之一。我个人认为,各界关注李总统如何弥合社会创伤,他已誓言成为所有人的总统,结束分裂政治。在经济方面,我注意到李总统在就职演说中表示,首要任务是恢复民生和重振经济,并承诺立即启动紧急经济审查工作组,以应对经济衰退。我认为,韩国经历了短暂的军事管制,给国家带来了极端的政治、社会和经济不稳定,人们普遍希望生活更加和平稳定。

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The 79.4% voter turnout in South Korea's snap presidential election, the highest in 28 years, reflects a nation deeply engaged and divided about its future. While some voters expressed hope for change and a better society, others felt exhausted by politics. Underlying it all was a shared desire for a brighter future, better international relations, and economic improvement.
  • 79.4% voter turnout, highest in 28 years
  • Mixed feelings among voters: hope, frustration, desire for change
  • Shared desire for a better future, improved international relations, and economic growth

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South Korea stands at a crossroads, with a new president elected amid political turmoil and economic uncertainty. What lies ahead for the nation’s future, especially on urgent issues like the economy and cost of living? In this episode, Lee Jungjoo, a reporter at The Korea Herald, breaks down what the new administration signals for what is to come.