South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has announced his bid for the presidency, promising to address inequality and boost economic growth. He faces a presidential election on June 3, following the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk-yeol.
Lee, who is currently the front-runner in opinion polls, has vowed to drive large-scale investments in technology and talent development to revive the economy, while also taking a pragmatic approach to diplomacy with the US and Japan.