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While analysts called it ‘disappointing’ that the meeting produced no formal agreements, they say it still marks an attempt to ‘bridge the political divide’.

Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party called his first talks with the president “disappointing”

As President Yoon Suk Yeol and Rep. Lee Jae-myung, chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), found common ground on the necessity of medical reform during their meeting, the government is expected to take emboldened steps forward with its planned increase in medical school admissions.

Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee Jae-myung urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to reconsider his approach to governing and state affairs, during their first-ever official meeting on Monday.

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South Korea’s opposition leader has pressured President Yoon Suk Yeol to accept special investigations into allegations involving top officials and his wife, as they met for talks on bipartisan cooperation

SEOUL -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met opposition leader Lee Jae-myung for talks on Monday after a crushing election defeat for the presidents ruling party led... -April 29, 2024 at 05:17 am EDT - MarketScreener

Eager to appear communicative amid plunging approval, Yoon’s request for a meeting with opposition leader Lee Jae-myung with no agenda contrasts a history of Korean presidents finding an exit ramp from crises by working with their political opponents

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Emboldened by his party's recent election win, South Korea's opposition leader pressured President Yoon Suk Yeol to accept special investigations into allegations involving top officials and his wife, as they met Monday for talks on bipartisan cooperation. World News | South Korea's Opposition Leader Urges the President to Accept Investigation of Wife, Top Officials.