Briefing on Chief Presidential Secretary Meeting (July 21, 2025)

Chief Presidential Secretary Meeting Briefing

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 visited flood-hit areas in Gwangju; the Minister of Agriculture was dispatched to Sancheong County and later visited Buyeo in South Chungcheong; and the Minister of the Interior and Safety inspected traditional markets and damaged greenhouses in Dangjin and Yesan on the day after his inauguration. This shows that the entire cabinet is united in disaster recovery efforts.

📅 First Cabinet Meeting with Newly Appointed Ministers

The spokesperson noted that starting next week, the first Cabinet meeting with newly appointed ministers will be held. President Lee Jae-myung will receive detailed briefings from each ministry, two or three at a time, and thorough preparation has been requested from all departments.

📎 Official Statement

This post is based on the official briefing published at president.go.kr.

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