President Lee shares kongguksu lunch with Blue House staff

President Lee Jae-myung marked the hottest day of summer, Chobok, by sharing a meal with Blue House staff in the cafeteria. The president joined employees for a bowl of kongguksu, a cold soybean noodle soup, in an effort to boost morale and express appreciation for their dedication. "I ate a bowl of kongguksu with the Blue House family who are working hard day and night," Lee posted on his X account, formerly Twitter. He described the meal as a moment to momentarily forget the summer heat, finding joy in the simple dish made with Korean beans and wheat. The president acknowledged the challenges and burdens his staff carry, expressing both apology and reassurance. "I feel sorry and also reassured when I think of the Blue House family members who are silently fulfilling their duties in their respective positions amidst great and small difficulties," he stated. Lee pledged to do his utmost to ensure that working at the Blue House brings a sense of pride and accomplishment, even amid demanding schedules. The lunch included eight staff members from departments facing heavy workloads, such as the National Crisis Management Center and the Presidential Secretariat for Autonomy and Development, as well as employees recognized for excellent policy proposals.

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I ate a bowl of kongguksu with the Blue House family who are working hard day and night.