Lee Jae-myung Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Over the past week, Lee Jae-myung has taken center stage in South Korean and global headlines with several major developments that may shape his long-term biography. According to the Associated Press, on Tuesday, Lee delivered a powerful budget speech to the National Assembly, calling for tripling government spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and technology, amid a push for South Korea to become a world leader in AI. He also unveiled plans for an 8.2 percent defense budget increase, focused on modernizing military systems and reducing reliance on the US, a bold move as annual security talks between South Korea and US military chiefs took place in Seoul. Lee used his APEC summit diplomacy to secure lower tariffs on cars and computer chips in a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump – a significant economic win, with Samsung, SK, and Hyundai slated to receive tens of thousands of Nvidia GPUs once South Korea’s AI infrastructure is ready.Within the past 24 hours, several headlines have been dominated by the aftermath of the APEC summit, where Lee presented Trump with a replica Silla-era gold crown. This gesture ignited a wave of satire on American talk shows, provoking strong reactions among Koreans due to sensitivities around tariffs and labor issues, as reported by the South China Morning Post. On social media, reactions ranged from nationalist pride to critique of Lee’s handling of the US-Korea relationship, reflecting enduring tensions within the alliance.Business circles have also seen action: Korea JoongAng Daily reports Lee will meet top conglomerate leaders, including those of Samsung, SK, Hyundai, LG, Hanwha, and Celltrion, to discuss post-APEC investment and jobs. This signals zeroing in on economic growth through pragmatic partnership, an approach greeted with cautious optimism by Seoul’s business elite, according to KoreaPro. Surprisingly, Lee’s centrist turn is warming boardrooms that once braced for a hard left shift at the start of his presidency.Lee’s foreign affairs momentum continues, with recent engagement with Xi Jinping during APEC, seeking Chinese support to restart dialogue with North Korea. But as the Institute for the Study of War highlights, China remains reluctant, with Xi sidestepping hard commitments on Korean Peninsula denuclearization—a noteworthy challenge Lee faces in regional security diplomacy.On the domestic front, Lee’s administration responded decisively to a scandal involving the Korean Red Cross chief, who resigned after racist remarks targeting foreign envoys. Lee condemned all forms of discrimination and swiftly ordered an investigation, earning praise for his stance against xenophobia.Social media buzz, especially on Facebook and Naver Band, has been fueled by misleading claims of an alleged Trump visit to the imprisoned ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, which AFP has fact-checked and debunked. Yet pro-Yoon communities continue to amplify MAGA-style rhetoric, casting Trump as a potential ally against Lee, highlighting the polarized nature of Korean politics.Finally, Lee’s biographical stock seems to be rising, as per Korea JoongAng Daily’s new Gallup poll showing his approval rating up six points to 63 percent, with foreign policy cited as the main driver. As South Korea’s main stock index, the Kospi, sets new records, the Democratic Party touts this as evidence of Lee’s successful economic leadership.Thanks for tuning in to Biography Flash. Subscribe now to never miss an update on Lee Jae-myung, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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