South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s popularity rose after a last-minute trade deal with the US. Lee’s approval climbed to 63.3 percent from 61.5 percent last week, according to a Realmeter survey ...

The removal of the speakers marks a change in Seoul’s stance under President Lee, who took power after early elections, succeeding the ousted Yun. Lee has pledged to restore diplomatic rapprochement ...