Event Brief
Lee Jae Myung apologizes and vows to be humble
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Summary: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung apologized to the public and said he would be more humble as he tried to reverse a sharp drop in support. He made the remarks at a high-stakes press briefing on Friday while facing a barrage of criticism from Donald Trump that narrowed his room to maneuver.
WHO: Lee Jae Myung
WHAT: Lee Jae Myung apologized to the public and vowed to be more humble at a press briefing.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: He was responding to a sharp drop in public support and criticism, including criticism from Donald Trump.
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