SEOUL -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in appears to be rethinking his relationship with the country's powerful businesses interests -- which he has characterized as the "deep-rooted evils" of the country -- as he looks for ways to boost employment.
On a trip to India on July 9, Moon visited a Samsung Electronics mobile phone plant, and for the first time met with company Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong. The meeting with the de facto leader of the country's largest conglomerate raised the question of whether it signaled a change of heart for Moon, and a newfound desire to improve his relationship with business.
