SEOUL -- Newly inaugurated President Lee Jae-myung put a stronger economy and domestic stock market front and center of his campaign, acknowledging South Korea's slower economic growth as U.S. tariffs begin to hit exports.
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South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung vows economic growth
Likely increased fiscal spending under Lee seen supporting short-term growth
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung is expected to pursue economic growth through increased fiscal spending. (Source photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
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