President Yoon Seok-yeol has been selected as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022 by Time magazine, the US weekly news magazine, according to the presidential office.



The presidential office delivered this news and explained that President Yoon was selected in the 'leader' category among 100 influential people.



Time magazine selected a total of 100 people in six categories: Leaders, Pioneers, Artists, Innovators, Icons, and Masters.



Time magazine plans to publish related articles on the 6th and 13th of next month.



In an article published on the website in advance on the 23rd, Time magazine introduced that "President Yoon, a former prosecutor with little diplomatic experience, was determined to take on the challenge" amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea prepares to resume its nuclear test.



During the presidential election process, President Yun, as the conservative party People's Strength candidate, urged a tougher stance toward North Korea compared to his predecessor, and in his inauguration speech, he proposed a "bold plan" to help North Korea's economy if North Korea chooses to completely denuclearize. also paid attention to.



President Yoon also said he wants to get closer to his most important military ally, the United States, but that could lead to friction with South Korea's biggest trading partner, China, Times noted.



In addition, Time magazine pointed out that "President Yoon will need to prove himself in Korea as well." "As a populist leader, he promises to heal economic and political divisions."



These promises were "necessary after President Yoon exacerbated the conflict by weaponizing anti-feminist rhetoric (rhetoric) in his campaign," Time magazine added.



Time magazine also ended the article, citing the results of a Gallup Korea poll in April where 55% of respondents said that President Yoon would do well in the future, saying, "Not everyone is sure of his abilities."



In the leader category, not only President Yun, but also Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Chinese President Xi Jinping, European Union Commission Chairman Ursula von der Leyen, US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin, etc. Politicians were mainly selected.



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Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who directed 'Squid Game', was named in the Masters category.



Time magazine said, "Hwang Dong-hyuk's success is due to his ability to illuminate the character's emotions and perfectly build a plausible life. " was evaluated.



In addition to President Yoon and Director Hwang, Michel Sauner, the Korean leader of the indie rock band Japanese Breakfast and the author of 'Cry at H-Mart', was also selected in the innovator category.



Since 2004, Time magazine has been announcing the '100 Most Influential People in the World' every year.



Among past presidents, former President Moon Jae-in and former President Park Geun-hye were selected in the Leaders category in 2018 and 2013, respectively.



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