South Korean President to Chair Virtual Cabinet Meeting from Italy

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, during his state visit to Italy, is set to chair a virtual cabinet meeting on June 14 to address pressing domestic issues. The meeting, scheduled for 2 p.m. Korean time, will focus on the aftermath of the ballot paper shortage incident and other significant national agenda items.

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President Lee will preside over the cabinet meeting remotely from Italy to prevent any gaps in state administration during his tour and receive reports on major state issues.

President Lee is on an 8-night, 10-day European tour. To maintain continuity in governance and ensure no disruption to state affairs, he will preside over the meeting remotely from Italy. This proactive measure underscores his commitment to managing national responsibilities even while abroad.

The virtual session will include reports and discussions on the planned parliamentary investigation and improvement measures for the Central Election Commission, as well as the formation of a joint investigation team by prosecutors and police concerning the ballot paper shortage. Economic updates on foreign exchange, financial markets, and price stabilization measures will also be reviewed.

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The meeting will cover the parliamentary investigation and improvement plan for the National Election Commission, the formation of a joint investigation headquarters by the prosecution and police regarding the ballot paper shortage, and trends in foreign exchange and financial markets and measures for price management.

Upon his return on June 19, President Lee has also scheduled another cabinet meeting for June 20. This session will focus on preparing for potential summer natural disasters, emphasizing his priority on public safety and livelihoods immediately after his return.

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The meeting's agenda will be to check the system for responding to summer natural disasters. President Lee plans to prioritize people's livelihoods and public safety immediately upon his return.