President Lee Jae-myung, during his official visit to Egypt, stated in an op-ed published on Nov. 20 (local time) in Egypt’s state-run newspaper Al-Ahram that his administration will pursue denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula through “practical and phased measures,” calling for the Egyptian gov
President Lee Jae-myung declared that discriminatory and hate-driven rhetoric will be treated as criminal behavior, emphasizing that such acts must no longer be tolerated in Korean society.During a Cabinet meeting held at the Presidential Office in Yongsan on the 11th, President Lee stated that “rac
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung declared that next year’s national budget marks the country’s official entry into the AI-driven era, urging bipartisan support in the National Assembly to accelerate the transition. Speaking during a policy speech at the National Assembly on December 4, President
President Lee Jae-myung, currently visiting Malaysia to attend the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit, met with members of the local Korean community on October 26 (local time) and vowed to create “a nation that doesn’t make your heart race with anxiety when someone abroad asks, ‘
President Lee Jae-myung said on October 23 that South Korea would “fully welcome and actively support” a potential meeting between the United States and North Korea, should such a development occur during the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.In an interview with CNN at the pr
South Korea’s Presidential Office Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom and Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeong-gwan departed for Washington, D.C., on October 16 amid stalled U.S.-Korea tariff negotiations over a $350 billion investment package. The two officials are scheduled to meet U.S. Commerc
On October 16, President Lee Jae-myung emphasized that “for economic recovery, economic activity must be revitalized, and the most important task to achieve this is the rationalization of regulations.” Speaking at the 2nd Key Regulation Rationalization Strategy Meeting held at the Presidential Offic
The South Korean government has allocated a budget to promote the country as a destination for global talent, following the U.S. decision to sharply raise fees for H-1B professional visas.At a Cabinet meeting held at the Presidential Office in Yongsan on Monday, presided over by President Lee Jae-my
As South Korea faces the realities of a super-aged society, President Lee Jae-myung has vowed that the state will take full responsibility for safeguarding the lives and happiness of the elderly.On October 2, marking the 29th Senior Citizens’ Day, President Lee posted a message on his social media,
The Broadcast Media and Communications Commission officially launched on Wednesday, replacing the former Korea Communications Commission under the newly promulgated “Act on the Establishment and Operation of the Broadcast Media and Communications Commission.” The new commission will inherit the resp
President Lee Jae-myung attended the Armed Forces Day ceremony at Gyeryongdae on October 1, marking his first such commemoration since taking office. Lee underscored his determination to rebuild public trust in the military and highlighted the importance of creating a defense force that stands with
A fire at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) headquarters in Daejeon has left government IT systems paralyzed for the fourth consecutive day, with authorities warning of major disruptions as civil service offices reopen on September 29.According to the Ministry of the Interior and Saf
President Lee Jae-myung voiced profound grief on September 5 after a tragic tram derailment in Lisbon, Portugal, claimed the lives of two South Koreans.Posting on his official Facebook page, Lee wrote, “I cannot hide my sorrow at the heartbreaking news from such a distant land. I extend my deepest c
America’s most powerful tech executives gathered at the White House this week, where President Donald Trump pressed them to publicly commit to increasing investment in the United States. The dinner, held on September 4 (local time), quickly turned into a stage for pledges of massive spending from Si
South Korea’s Ministry of Unification said on the 4th that it is preparing for all scenarios in response to North Korea’s evolving diplomatic maneuvers, following Kim Jong-un’s appearance alongside Chinese and Russian leaders at Beijing’s Victory Day ceremony marking the 80th anniversary.A senior mi
South Korea’s military has launched an ambitious initiative to cultivate what it calls “500,000 drone warriors”, aiming to dramatically expand drone training across all service members.On September 4, Defense Minister Ahn Kyu-baek announced the plan at the 36th Infantry Division in Wonju, Gangwon Pr
Cho Kuk, head of the Innovation Policy Research Institute of the Innovation Party, declared that “this is Lee Jae-myung’s time” and emphasized that ensuring the success of the Lee administration must be the central task of the current political landscape.Speaking on September 3 at a bookstore in Gum
Cho Kuk, head of the Innovation Policy Research Institute of the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, declared on September 1 that the party’s foremost mission is to back the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration while positioning itself as a "hammer" to break down the People Power Party.Attending the pa
President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating has continued its upward momentum for the second straight week, surpassing the mid-50% range, according to a poll released on September 1.The survey, conducted by Realmeter on behalf of Energy Economy News from August 25 to 29 among 2,537 voters nationwide,
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on August 21 that Mayor Oh Se-hoon held a special dialogue with Professor James A. Robinson of the University of Chicago under the theme of national growth. Professor Robinson, who won the Nobel Prize in Economics last year, is a world-renowned scholar rec
