Former presidents of Korea have been taking contrasting approaches to their political appearances, with less than two weeks to go before the April 10 general elections. Former liberal President Moon Jae-in has been active in supporting opposition candidates, while two former conservative presidents - Park Geun-hye and Lee Myung-bak - have remained relatively quiet.
Former President Lee Myung-bak on Tuesday expressed hope for young businesspeople in Korea to lead the country s economic advancement with new ideas in the era of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI).
A trilateral summit between South Korea, the United States and Japan will take place this weekend for the first time at Camp David, the U.S. presidential retreat in Maryland, which many diplomats and experts believe may lead to a breakthrough in addressing tricky issues in East Asia.
President Yoon Suk Yeol has filled key posts in his administration with those who served under former President Lee Myung-bak, triggering a strong backlash from the opposition party and some civic groups, which argue the move is no more than a return to the past. While the opposition claims this practice highlights the president s refusal to embrace fresh faces and diverse perspectives, some attribute it to a lack of talent in the conservative spectrum in Korea, which was annihilated after the impeachment of Lee s successor, former President Park Geun-hye.
President Yoon Suk Yeol has filled key posts in his administration with those who served under former President Lee Myung-bak, triggering a strong backlash from the opposition party and some civic groups, which argue the move is no more than a return to the past. While the opposition claims this practice highlights the president s refusal to embrace fresh faces and diverse perspectives, some attribute it to a lack of talent in the conservative spectrum in Korea, which was annihilated after the impeachment of Lee s successor, former President Park Geun-hye.