South Korea’s new president deploys informal appointees and interim measures to assert control from day one
ROK President Lee Jae-myung declares victory after the June 3 snap presidential election vote count, June 3, 2025 | Image: Korea Pro
With Lee Jae-myung confirmed as South Korea’s 21st president following the snap June 3 election, he will assume the presidency without a formal transition period.
But early signs suggest Lee intends to assert executive control through informal networks, interim appointments and procedural workarounds.
With Lee Jae-myung confirmed as South Korea’s 21st president following the snap June 3 election, he will assume the presidency without a formal transition period.
But early signs suggest Lee intends to assert executive control through informal networks, interim appointments and procedural workarounds.
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