President Lee: Uninterrupted reform needed to correct unfairness

President Lee Jae-myung has stressed the critical need for "uninterrupted reform" to rectify unfair and abnormal practices within society. Speaking at a senior staff meeting at the Blue House, he asserted that strengthening the community's solidarity and trust will pave the way for the nation to advance as an "irreplaceable Republic of Korea."

Lee emphasized that the continuous development of a nation hinges on the public's belief in a fair and transparent societal system. "If the perception that one is disadvantaged by following rules and benefits from breaking them becomes widespread, no policy can be effective," he stated. The president highlighted that creating tangible changes that citizens can feel is more important than pursuing grand objectives, citing the fight against voice phishing as an example.

"Reform only holds true meaning when it leads to actual improvements in people's lives," Lee declared, urging his team to focus their efforts on "uninterrupted reform and sustained livelihood reform." He also called on public officials to recommit themselves with renewed determination, as if starting their term anew, to accelerate national affairs.

Reflecting on past administrations, Lee noted that many governments lost public trust due to lax discipline among officials during the early stages of their terms. "We must learn from these past examples as a counter-teacher to avoid repeating the same mistakes," he advised, urging a swift and focused approach to governance.