President Lee Jae-myung addresses approval ratings and key reforms

Lee Jae-myung presidential press conference prosecution reform real estate policy constitutional amendment

President Lee Jae-myung held a major press conference at the Blue House to address declining approval ratings, personnel controversies, and key national policies. Lee explicitly stated he has no intention of seeking re-election through constitutional amendment, though he supported the need for a new constitution to replace the 1987 version.

Addressing recent controversies, Lee took responsibility for falling approval ratings and promised to re-examine the presidential personnel verification system. He also addressed the appointment of Kim Seung-won as Justice Minister, noting he would decide based on public sentiment. Regarding foreign policy, Lee clarified that South Korea will not deploy military assets to intervene in conflicts in the Hormuz Strait, though he is considering strengthening the activities of the Cheonghae Unit to protect merchant vessels and oil routes.

On domestic issues, Lee reaffirmed his commitment to irreversible prosecution reform, specifically the separation of investigation and indictment powers. He also pledged to stabilize the real estate market by accelerating housing supply and urban redevelopment. Additionally, he acknowledged policy shortcomings regarding the introduction of single-stock leverage ETFs and vowed to focus more heavily on improving the actual livelihoods of citizens.

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Blue House · Blue House · Cheonghae Unit · Democratic Party of Korea · Fatih Birol · Hormuz Strait · International Energy Agency · Kim Seung-won · Lee Jae-myung · Patel Birol · People Power Party · Republic of Korea

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[● 2 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating for state affairs was 35.9%.
[○ 1 SOURCE] 40.6% of respondents stated the president is doing nothing well.
[● 2 SOURCES] The negative evaluation of President Lee's administration reached 59.4%.
[○ 1 SOURCE] 52.1% of respondents opposed the appointment of Kim Seung-won as Justice Minister.
[● 3 SOURCES] Realmeter reported President Lee's positive approval rating at 33.8%. www.kgnews.co.kr
[● 6 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung stated he has no intention of seeking re-election through constitutional amendment. www.hani.co.kr · www.kyeonggi.com · www.hidomin.com
[● 2 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung stated there will be no deployment of military assets to participate in or intervene in war regarding the Hormuz Strait. www.seoul.co.kr · www.hidomin.com
[● 3 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung pledged to re-examine the overall personnel verification system following controversies regarding cabinet appointments. www.hidomin.com · www.sisajournal.com
[● 2 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung expressed support for constitutional amendment to reflect modern South Korean needs. www.hidomin.com · www.hani.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung reaffirmed his commitment to completing prosecution reform, including the separation of investigation and indictment. www.hidomin.com · www.kyeonggi.com · www.newstomato.com
[● 2 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung vowed to stabilize real estate prices by accelerating housing supply and urban redevelopment. www.imaeil.com · www.kyeonggi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] President Lee Jae-myung pledged to prioritize improving the livelihoods of citizens. www.hidomin.com · www.imaeil.com · www.kyeonggi.com