South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung is one month into the mammoth task of uniting a nation still reeling from a period of political chaos and economic uncertainty.

President Lee Jae Myung on July 3 explained his stance on policy toward North Korea, saying, "Based on the basic foundation of our alliance with the U.S. and our trilateral cooperation with the U.S. and Japan,

President Lee Jae-myung seeks renewed inter-Korean engagement, but North Korea’s hostility and closer ties with Russia limit prospects. Realistic, security-focused steps may reduce tensions without expecting immediate breakthroughs.