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South Korea's new interim leader Lee says he will do best to run government stably

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Posted on May 1, 2025

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SEOUL (Reuters) - Lee Ju-ho, who took over as South Korea's new acting president, said in the early hours of Friday that he would do his best to run the government stably, according to local media.

Lee Ju-ho Pledges Stable Governance as South Korea's Interim Leader

SEOUL (Reuters) - Lee Ju-ho, who took over as South Korea's new acting president, said in the early hours of Friday that he would do his best to run the government stably, according to local media.

Lee, the education minister, became the third acting president since the martial law decree in December.

(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Peter Graff)

Key Takeaways

  • Lee Ju-ho is South Korea's new acting president.
  • He promises to maintain government stability.
  • Lee is also the country's education minister.
  • He is the third acting president since December.
  • The transition follows a martial law decree.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is Lee Ju-ho becoming South Korea's acting president and his commitment to stable governance.
Who is Lee Ju-ho?
Lee Ju-ho is South Korea's education minister and has been appointed as the acting president.
Why is there a new acting president?
Lee Ju-ho became the acting president following a martial law decree and political transitions.

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