Lee Jae-myung

From working in a factory during his teenage years to becoming President of South Korea, Lee Jae-myung's career path has not followed the typical trajectory of a politician. After studying law, he practiced as a lawyer and embarked on a public career that led him to become mayor of Seongnam, governor of Gyeonggi Province, and leader of the Democratic Party. In June 2015, he assumed the presidency of South Korea, marking a new chapter in his life. His Caganer figurine depicts him wearing a blue jacket with a small badge on his lapel, an image that evokes his public presence. This handcrafted figure adds a character from recent Asian political history to our collection.