South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's Wealth Rises Ahead of Election

Lee Jae Myung’s wealth rises on book royalties; most officials, lawmakers report gains

President Lee Jae Myung’s wealth increased nearly 50 percent over the past year, driven largely by book royalties ahead of the presidential election, according to data released Thursday. Disclosures by the Government Public Ethics Committee showed Lee’s total assets stood at 4.98 billion won ($3.3 million) as of the end of 2025, marking a net increase of 1.66 billion won from a year earlier. The figure excluded nominal changes such as real estate price adjustments. Royalty income accounted for t

By The Korea Herald