Lee Jae-myung officially took office at 6:21 a.m. this morning. His inauguration is expected to be held at 11 a.m. Stay with us here for live coverage of the inauguration and Lee’s first day in office.
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Lee Jae-myung addresses the nation during his inauguration at the National Assembly on June 4. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]
Newly elected President Lee Jae-myung, left, and his wife Kim Hye-kyung greet residents as they leave their residence in Gyeyang Destrict, Incheon on June 4. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]
Special Reporting Team: Sarah Kim, Michael Lee, Seo Ji-eun and Lee Soo-jung
BY JIM BULLEY AND SPECIAL REPORTING TEAM [jim.bulley@joongang.co.kr]
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