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Once Seen as Divisive, South Korea’s New Leader Tries for Charming

To South Koreans weary of the political polarization that led briefly to martial law, President Lee Jae Myung is showing a more human touch than his predecessor. But his biggest challenges lie ahead.

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President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea taking questions during a news conference at the Blue House in Seoul last month, after his first 30 days in office.
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