“The public must feel the results of state affairs… Transparency in governance is the principle”
“Budget passes legal deadline for the first time in five years… Will firmly support the rise of K-food”,
President Lee Jae-myung speaks at a local government era committee meeting held at the Yongsan Presidential Office in Seoul on the 8th. (Provided by the Presidential Office. Re-sale and DB prohibited) 2025.12.8/News1 © News1 Heo Kyung,
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, ‘(Seoul=News1) Reporters Lee Gi-rim, Kim Ji-hyun, and Han Byung-chan = President Lee Jae-myung emphasized on the 9th that “next year should be the starting point for a major national leap where the results of government affairs are felt in the lives of citizens and lead to national happiness, spearheaded by reforms in six key areas.”‘,
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, ‘President Lee mentioned this during the 53rd Cabinet meeting held at the Yongsan Presidential Office in the morning, in relation to the scheduled reporting of all government ministries and affiliated public and related institutions starting from the 11th.’,
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, ‘President Lee stated, “In respect for the public’s right to know, adhering to the principle of transparent governance, we intend to broadcast everything live except for matters that need to be kept confidential,” and added, “We must expedite the recovery of the livelihood economy and the normalization of the state through these briefings, and accelerate Korea’s great transformation by even a single step.”‘,
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, ‘He also urged, “Please prepare the briefings with the mindset of transparently presenting state affairs issues and blueprints before the entire public.”‘,
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, ‘President Lee remarked, “Today marks the end of the regular session of the National Assembly, and despite many challenges, the budget has passed within the legal deadline for the first time in five years,” and continued, “Additionally, there was success in passing numerous urgent livelihood economy bills during the regular session.”‘,
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, ‘He further noted, “Perfect agreement between all political parties seems impossible considering realistic political factors, but I hope we can put aside partisan differences to unite voices and efforts for matters that improve citizens’ lives and benefit the national interest,” and expressed gratitude for the timely passage of the budget despite severe opposition clashes.’,
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, ‘Additionally, President Lee stated, “There’s growing global interest in K-food amid the worldwide K-culture craze,” and revealed, “This year’s K-food export figures have reportedly set a record high up until last month.”‘,
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, ‘He commented, “Demand for our food continues to increase worldwide, and I heard someone say that captivating taste is akin to capturing the heart,” adding, “The government will strongly support K-food’s sustained growth beyond domestic consumption to become a strategic export industry.”‘,
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, ‘He suggested that “it would be beneficial for related ministries to prepare comprehensive support plans, including overseas marketing, physical support, developing tourism-linked products, and strengthening intellectual property protection.”‘,
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, ‘President Lee remarked, “Advertising the product itself is one way to boost exports, but what’s more important is favorable perception,” and explained, “A positive view of Korea and Korean culture naturally extends to a favorable view of Korean products, leading to recent increases in product exports.”‘,
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, ‘He stressed, “Increasing the preference for Korean culture by promoting Korea is crucially important,” and expressed, “I believe the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism plays the most critical role in leading these export efforts.”‘