Republic of Korea · Head of state and government
Lee Jae Myung
President of the Republic of Korea.
- Office
- President of the Republic of Korea
- In office since
- 4 June 2025
- Party
- Democratic Party of Korea
- Born
- 1964
How Myung took office
Polskie Radio, citing Reuters, reported on 4 June 2025 that he had been sworn into office one day after winning the election. Korea.net lists him as President from 2025.4,2
Career
- 1986Passed the 28th National Judicial Examination, opened a law firm in 19892
- 2010 to 2018Mayor of Seongnam City2
- 2018 to 2021Governor of Gyeonggi Province2
- 2022 to 2025Member of the 21st and 22nd National Assembly for Gyeyang-eul, Incheon2
- 2022 to 2025Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea2
- 4 June 2025 to presentPresident of the Republic of Korea2,1,4
Education
- B.A. in Law, Chung-Ang University, February 1986.2
Term of office
Article 70 of the Constitution sets a single presidential term of five years with no re-election. Under Article 66 the President is Head of State and heads the Executive Branch. Under Article 86 the Prime Minister is appointed by the President with the consent of the National Assembly.3
Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.
Sources
- United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
- Korea.net, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, President Lee Jae Myung
- Constitute Project, Constitution of the Republic of Korea, 1987 (Constitute Project)
- Polskie Radio (IAR, Reuters), South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung sworn in following predecessor's impeachment (IAR, Reuters) (4 June 2025)