# Lee Jae‑myung
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Seoul Alleges Yoon-Era Drone Provocations Toward Pyongyang as New Government Moves to Rebuild 2018 No‑Fly Pact
Seoul's unification minister announced investigations into drone flights to North Korea by three South Korean civilians and accused the previous Yoon administration of conducting 11 operations totalling 18 drone sorties aimed at Pyongyang. The new government plans to restore the no‑fly provisions of the September 19, 2018 military agreement to rebuild confidence and reduce airborne tensions between the Koreas.
“Human Face, Beast Heart”: South Korea’s President Denounces Far‑Right Mockery of Comfort‑Women Statue
President Lee Jae‑myung condemned a far‑right group for allegedly insulting comfort‑women victims and attempting to remove a memorial, calling their behaviour “human face, beast heart.” The group is under police investigation for an unauthorised rally and insulting banners, raising questions about the limits of free speech, social cohesion, and the politics of historical memory in South Korea.
Lee Jae‑myung Seeks Reset with Beijing and a Diplomatic Thaw on the Peninsula in Second Year Agenda
At his New Year press conference, President Lee Jae‑myung announced plans to deepen ties with China, push for renewed U.S.–North Korea dialogue, and restart inter‑Korean engagement while prioritising social welfare and prosecutorial reform at home. The agenda signals an attempt to balance external diplomacy with domestic reform as Lee enters a pivotal second year.