Trump and South Korea's new President Lee speak by phone, Lee's office says

Lee was elected in a June 3 snap election after the U.S. ally’s former leader, Yoon Suk Yeol, was impeached and ousted. Lee’s term began on Wednesday.

Reuters

June 06, 2025 / 21:05 IST

South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, has spoken by phone to U.S. President Donald Trump, Lee’s office said on Friday.

Lee was elected in a June 3 snap election after the U.S. ally’s former leader, Yoon Suk Yeol, was impeached and ousted. Lee’s term began on Wednesday.

Reuters

first published: Jun 6, 2025 09:04 pm

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