He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president has to lead a divided nation and tread cautiously with Trump
- Posted on June 4, 2025
- By CNN
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He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president has to lead a divided nation and tread cautiously with Trump

At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, a US ally and cultural juggernaut.