President Lee urges vote to build 'irreplaceable core nation'

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called on citizens to cast their ballots in the upcoming local elections, framing the vote as crucial for the nation's future. He articulated a vision of South Korea evolving from a "chasing nation" into a "leading nation" and ultimately an "irreplaceable core nation" through the power of its people.

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From now on, it will be impossible to commit illegal acts and make money by harming others in South Korea.

Lee emphasized a commitment to fairness and transparency, stating that individuals, corporations, or the government engaging in illegal activities or profiting from harming others would face impossibility. He highlighted the government's reward system for reporting corruption, noting that whistleblowers can receive 20-30% of recovered funds, potentially amounting to hundreds of billions of won in cases of corporate collusion.

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Of course, it is basic to ensure that diligent and capable people have opportunities under fair and transparent rules.

Drawing on ancient wisdom, Lee quoted philosopher Plato, urging voters to consider whether they had cast their ballots to avoid being "ruled by the worst of the worst." He reiterated this sentiment, previously stating that political apathy leads to being governed by "the worst." The president's remarks aim to galvanize voter participation by linking the act of voting to national progress and good governance.

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We can absolutely go to (an irreplaceable core nation), and we are already going.