President Lee: Politics Aims to Govern Lives, Not Just Seize Power

President Lee Jae-myung stated that the ultimate goal of politics extends beyond simply holding power to encompass responsibility for the nation's destiny and the lives of its 50 million citizens. He described the position of a leader not as an opportunity for personal happiness but as one of "boundless responsibility."

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The purpose of politics is to take responsibility for the nation's destiny and the lives of 50 million people, beyond just gaining power.

Lee's remarks came as he shared a report on South Korea's improved national competitiveness ranking, which rose six places to 21st according to the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). He attributed this progress, both in the real economy and national competitiveness, to the "arduous efforts" of the South Korean people.

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The position of a leader is not an opportunity for happiness gained by taking power, but one of boundless responsibility.

"Please continue to put in more effort and join forces, overcoming small differences, as we move towards becoming an ideal nation for global citizens and an irreplaceable South Korea," Lee urged, encouraging continued national unity and progress.

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National competitiveness is gradually improving, both in the real economy and overall. This is the result of the arduous efforts of all of you, the citizens.