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Lee Jae-myung's election as South Korean president

The election of Lee Jae-myung as president of the Republic of Korea congratulated in June 2025.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jun 4, 2025, 06:27 AM
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“I look forward to deepening the strong bond between Europe and the Republic of Korea.”
Von der Leyen congratulates President Lee Jae-myung and says he looks forward to deepening Europe's bond with South Korea.
Source excerpt
Congratulations to President Lee Jae-myung. I look forward to deepening the strong bond between Europe and the Republic of Korea. Our partnership is built on shared values and common interests, from trade, to innovation and defence.
On relations with South Korea.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jun 17, 2025, 08:15 PM
Statement summary
Von der Leyen congratulates President Lee Jae-myung on his landslide election victory
Von der Leyen congratulates President Lee Jae-myung on his landslide election victory and pledges to work closely under their Security and Defence Partnership.
Source excerpt
We congratulated President Lee Jae-myung on his landslide election victory. Europe and the Republic of Korea are closer than ever. In all areas. We're committed to work closely under our Security & Defence Partnership, given the shared challenges we face.
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