The President Daily (Korea) – President LEE's Policy in English

Briefing on Chief Presidential Secretary Meeting (July 21, 2025) 📌 Summary of the Briefing by Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung On the afternoon of July 21, 2025, a meeting of senior presidential aides was held, presided over by Chief Presidential Secretary Kang Hoon-sik. Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung provided a briefing detailing the discussions, recent natural disaster responses, and upcoming government plans. 💬 “A Week That Highlighted Our Helplessness Before Nature” Chief Secretary Kang began by reflecting on the impact of the recent heavy rains, stating that "the past week has reminded us how powerless we are before nature" and emphasizing that in such times of crisis, the government must act as the last line of defense to protect its citizens. He urged swift recovery actions to provide solace to those affected by the floods. 🛠️ Ministers Actively Engaged in Field Responses Kang emphasized the administration’s on-site response: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok...

Briefing on Flood Damage Recovery by Presidential Office (July 21, 2025) 📌 Summary of the Presidential Office Briefing On July 21, 2025, Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung addressed the nation regarding the severe human casualties and damage caused by recent torrential rains. As extreme weather events become more common due to climate change, the need to overhaul and modernize disaster response systems has become urgent. 🌧️ Swift Government Response to Unprecedented Rainfall The Lee Jae-myung administration is actively reviewing the declaration of special disaster zones and the allocation of emergency funds through special grants. The central government has pledged to fulfill its duties and responsibilities swiftly and thoroughly to support flood recovery and disaster prevention efforts. 🏞️ Emphasis on Local Government Action The presidential office urged local governments to exert maximum efforts in both recovery and prevention. Given the increasing fre...

  [Presidential Briefing] President Lee Withdraws Nomination of Education Minister Nominee Lee Jin-sook (July 20, 2025) 📌 Senior Presidential Secretary Woo Sang-ho Announces Key Personnel Decision On July 20, 2025, Woo Sang-ho, Senior Secretary to the President for Political Affairs, held a media briefing to announce a significant update regarding ministerial appointments. This briefing reflects President Lee Jae-myung's continued commitment to responsible governance and transparent personnel decisions. Since taking office, President Lee has nominated a total of 19 candidates for ministerial posts. Among them, 17 underwent National Assembly confirmation hearings, and six were successfully appointed following the adoption of confirmation reports. 🗣️ Decision to Withdraw Education Minister Nominee After weeks of careful consideration and listening to a wide range of public and political voices, President Lee decided to withdraw the nomination of Lee Jin-sook, who had ...