Can South Korea's new president stand up to Washington? : Peoples Dispatch
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President Lee Jae Myung's election was praised by progressives around the world, but the success of his administration depends on his willingness to assert an independent path for South Korea.
  • ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org
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    13 days ago

    Lee Jae Myung has something working against him when dealing with Trump: he’s not a dictator like his northern counterpart. Trump prefers dictators.

    On the other hand, he’s called Lee. That’s sure to appeal to Trump’s confederate soft spot.