After six months of political turmoil, new President Lee Jae- myung may find his honeymoon period brief as he tackles multiple issues both at home and abroad.South Korea's new President Lee Jae- myung sought to project a message of unity as he took office on Wednesday in a country wracked by political division since a short-lived martial law declaration

Mr. Lee cruised to victory on Tuesday after his predecessor pitched the country into chaos with a brief declaration of martial law.

South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung held his first cabinet meeting on Thursday focused on devising an emergency package to address stagnating economic growth and aid households, moving swiftly to start tackling a top campaign pledge.