South Korea’s new leader Lee has lived a turbulent life. Now, big challenges await him

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung was a child laborer with an arm deformity. He attempted suicide. He later made his way through university and became a highly divisive politician who survived a stabbing attack and struggles with numerous criminal charges. His turbulent life climaxed, as Lee, 60, the candidate of the main liberal Democratic Party, was elected as South Korea’s new president to succeed his conservative archrival Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted over his stunning imposition of martial law. There are both hopes and fears about Lee’s win. Supporters think he’s an able leader who can get...