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Lee Jae-myung Sworn In Amid Economic Challenges Ahead

6/6/2025

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Lee Jae-myung has officially taken office as South Korea's president, securing 49.42% of the vote in a snap election.
His government confronts major economic hurdles, including U.S. trade pressures and rising living costs.
Lee plans to legalize ETFs and enable pension funds to invest in cryptocurrencies, catering to the crypto community.
He aims to balance domestic crypto development with international relations, especially with the U.S. and China.

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Lee Jae-myung has officially taken office as South Korea's president, securing 49.42% of the vote in a snap election.
His government confronts major economic hurdles, including U.S. trade pressures and rising living costs.
Lee plans to legalize ETFs and enable pension funds to invest in cryptocurrencies, catering to the crypto community.
He aims to balance domestic crypto development with international relations, especially with the U.S. and China.