Lee Jae-myung's First Month: Navigating Between Cooperation and Opposition
One month has passed since Lee Jae-myung assumed the presidency of South Korea. Following the unexpected impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol and subsequent early elections, the Lee administration had to begin governing without a transition committee. Despite these challenging circumstances, both the political sphere and the public are closely watching the new government's initial steps. Gestures of Cooperation and Opposition Resistance President Lee Jae-myung has emphasized cooperation since taking office, showing active engagement in inter-party communication. His recent dinner invitation to Democratic Party standing committee chairs and secretaries at the presidential residence reflects this approach. The presidential compound, once isolated behind barricades during Yoon's martial law declaration, now serves as a venue for political dialogue and communication. However, the opposition, led by the People Power Party, has voiced strong criticism of the Lee admi...