Lee Jae-myung urges votes: "Did you vote to avoid being ruled by the worst kind of people?"

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called on citizens to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming local elections, drawing upon the wisdom of ancient Greek philosopher Plato. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on June 3, Lee quoted Plato, asking, "Did you vote to avoid being ruled by the worst kind of people?" He stressed the significance of voter turnout in shaping the nation's future.

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Did you vote to avoid being ruled by the worst kind of people?

Lee further elaborated on the consequences of voter apathy, stating that in a democratic republic, silence and abstention from voting by the sovereign citizens effectively grant opportunities to those who deceive the public, abuse power for personal gain, and harm the lives of individuals and their families. He reiterated this message on May 31, emphasizing that choosing not to vote is akin to enabling corrupt and self-serving individuals.

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In a democratic republic, the silence and abstention from voting by the sovereign citizens is an opportunity for those who deceive the public, abuse power for personal gain, and ruin the lives of myself and my family.

In addition to his call for civic participation, President Lee also used his social media platform to promote engagement with Justice Minister Chung Sung-ho's newly established X account. Lee encouraged his followers to welcome Chung's entry into the platform with a wave of follows, as the minister aims to increase communication with the public through X.

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Please welcome Mr. Chung Sung-ho's entry into X with a massive following.