President Lee defends direct communication and warns against misuse of reform

Lee Jae-myung SNS communication prosecution reform political discourse South Korean politics

President Lee Jae-myung has addressed several political and social issues through social media, emphasizing a commitment to direct public engagement. He vowed to continue using social media and visiting local communities despite criticisms regarding his communication style and perceived lack of authority. In his posts, Lee referenced former President Roh Moo-hyun and former Mayor Park Won-soon to highlight the importance of connecting with citizens.

Addressing recent controversies, Lee defended his use of the term ‘jwa-a-hage,’ clarifying it as a linguistic playfulness used by the progressive camp since the Moon Jae-in administration rather than an extremist term. He also defended his policy of blocking social media accounts that spread verbal abuse, insults, or false information, arguing that such actions are necessary to maintain a healthy public forum.

On domestic policy, Lee criticized hardliners within the ruling party, warning against using prosecution reform as a pretext for internal attacks or personal interest in appointments. He also addressed crime, stating that if illegal overseas sites for sex exploitation or gambling cannot be blocked legally, he has ordered authorities to pursue physical destruction or closure of such entities to protect citizens.

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Cho Hee-yeon · Democratic Party of Korea · Jo Hee-yeon · Kim Ji-yong · Lee Jae-myung · Park Won-soon · Roh Moo-hyun · Serious Crime Investigation Agency · South Korea

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[● 2 SOURCES] President Lee warned against using prosecution reform as a cover to influence personnel appointments and specific investigation or prosecution tasks for personal interest. www.hidomin.com · www.imaeil.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Former Seoul Superintendent Jo Hee-yeon analyzed internal division within the progressive camp, noting that attacking comrades can become the revolution itself. www.hidomin.com
[● 2 SOURCES] President Lee criticized hardliners within the ruling party for demanding high positions without ability and using radical reform as a pretext for internal attacks. www.hidomin.com · www.imaeil.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The President's remarks are interpreted as targeting hardliners who have opposed the appointment of Kim Ji-yong as head of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency. www.hidomin.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Lee ordered physical destruction or closure of overseas illegal sex exploitation and gambling sites if legal blocking is impossible. www.seoul.co.kr
[● 7 SOURCES] President Lee vowed to continue direct communication with the public via social media despite criticisms regarding his style. www.imaeil.com · www.jnilbo.com · www.kyeonggi.com · www.sisajournal.com · www.womennews.co.kr · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] President Lee clarified that his use of the term 'jwa-a-hage' is a linguistic playfulness used by the progressive camp, not an extremist term. www.kyeonggi.com · www.sisajournal.com · www.hani.co.kr · www.newstomato.com · www.mbn.co.kr
[● 6 SOURCES] President Lee stated that accounts spreading verbal abuse, insults, or false information should be blocked to protect public discourse. www.kyeonggi.com · www.sisajournal.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.hani.co.kr · www.mbn.co.kr · +1 more