Lee Looks to Spur South Korea’s Markets a Year After Martial Law

A year after South Korea was shaken by its former leader’s disastrous attempt to impose martial law, President Lee Jae Myung has restored stability and is now using his popularity to press ahead with investor-friendly moves.

Since taking office in June, Lee has outperformed expectations on the global stage — winning concessions from President Donald Trump, calming outrage over the arrests of hundreds of Korean workers in Georgia, and mounting a robust response to Washington’s barrage of tariffs and investment demands.