South Korea leader snubs Pelosi over holiday, adding to his woes


SEOUL (Bloomberg): After US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi captivated the world’s attention with a groundbreaking trip to Taiwan, she received far less fanfare on her next stop.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (pic), who has seen his approval rating drop to near historic depths just three months after taking office, didn’t see it necessary to greet Pelosi in person -- opting for a phone call instead.

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