President Lee apologizes to labor minister for sleepless nights over urgent calls

Labor Minister Kim Young-hoo's recent YouTube short, showing him unable to sleep due to President Lee Jae-myung's directives, has drawn a personal response from the president.

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I am sorry. Minister of Labor Kim Young-hoo. But as much as the minister loses sleep, people who would have died will survive. Thank you sincerely for working hard. Many people have saved their lives and protected their families thanks to the minister.

In a social media post, President Lee expressed his apologies to Minister Kim for the minister's sleepless nights. However, he framed these sleepless hours as a direct contribution to saving lives and protecting families, thanking the minister for his dedicated work. "The more the minister loses sleep, the more people who would have died will survive," President Lee wrote.

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Are you going out for inspections?

The minister's video, shared by the president, depicts Kim in pajamas attempting to rest but being jolted awake by reenacted presidential calls. The imagined dialogue includes the president urging immediate action, questioning why inspections are only weekly instead of daily. Kim then dons a safety helmet and rushes out, symbolizing his commitment to responding to urgent needs.

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Every week? Why only every week? You should go out every day.

Kim's video also featured a voiceover where he vowed to continue rushing to the field, reflecting on a year of constant work and promising more to come. The exchange highlights a dynamic between the president and his labor minister, emphasizing a shared commitment to urgent action and public safety.

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I have rushed to the field without rest for a year, and I will continue to rush to the field.