Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 08/12/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Andong, South Korea |
Latest News about Lee Jae-myung
Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as the 14th President of South Korea on June 4, 2025, at the National Assembly in Seoul following his victory in the snap presidential election. He succeeded Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office after his impeachment over a brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. In his first acts as president, Lee nominated Kim Min-seok as prime minister and moved the presidential residence back to Cheong Wa Dae from Yongsan in December 2025.
Lee Jae-myung won the South Korean presidential election with 49.42% of the vote, defeating conservative rival Kim Moon-soo who received 41.15%. The election was held six months after Lee evaded military cordons to vote against a martial law decree imposed by former President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking a historic shift ending three years of conservative rule.
Lee Jae-myung's political momentum surged following the martial law crisis, positioning him as the leading candidate for the upcoming snap presidential election. His progressive platform focused on economic revival, democratic restoration, and stepwise re-engagement with North Korea gained widespread support after the ousting of Yoon Suk Yeol.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | March, 1991 |
Family
| Father | Lee Kyung-hee (a cleaner for Sangwon Market in Seongnam) |
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| Mother | Ku Ho-myung |
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| Spouse | Kim Hye-kyung |
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Career
| Political Party | Democratic (since 2014) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/2_jaemyung/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His birth was registered late, which led to confusion about his actual birth date. | |
| 2. Grew up in poverty and missed social events due to financial constraints. | |
| 3. Received financial help from teachers to participate in school activities. | |
| 4. Had a childhood interest in fishing with friends. | |
| 5. Faced significant challenges due to family financial struggles while growing up. | |
| 6. Worked in various jobs to support his family from a young age, leading to early injuries. | |
| 7. Became politically active motivated by the hardships he faced growing up. | |
| 8. Suffered a permanent injury to his left arm in an industrial accident at age 14 while working in a factory. | |
| 9. Survived a knife attack in January 2024 where he was stabbed in the neck by an individual opposed to his political rise. |