Lee Jae-myung Day 1: New president makes first cabinet appointments — as it happened

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Published June 4, 2025 - 10:07 a.m. Modified October 20, 2026 - 10:32 a.m.

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Lee Jae-myung addresses the nation during his inauguration at the National Assembly on June 4. [JOINT PRESS CORPS] — Lee Jae-myung addresses the nation during his inauguration at the National Assembly on June 4.

Newly elected President Lee Jae-myung, left, and his wife Kim Hye-kyung greet residents as they leave their residence in Gyeyang Destrict, Incheon on June 4. [JOINT PRESS CORPS] — Newly elected President Lee Jae-myung, left, and his wife Kim Hye-kyung greet residents as they leave their residence in Gyeyang Destrict, Incheon on June 4.

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