Lee vows to make South Korea ‘irreplaceable’ in second year

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday laid out a vision to make South Korea "irreplaceable" on the global stage, pledging to pursue progress in the economy, diplomacy, national normalization and public safety.

“I will make this year the beginning of a bold dream for an irreplaceable Republic of Korea that no other country in the world can replace,” Lee said during a press conference marking the first anniversary of his inauguration at Cheong Wa Dae’s Yeongbingwan.

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