President Lee’s Korea Policy Daily

July 22, 2025 – Presidential Schedule: Cabinet Meeting & Korea-Qatar Summit Call [Presidential Schedule] July 22, 2025 – 32nd Cabinet Meeting, Korea-Qatar Summit Call 📅 Overview Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Location: Presidential Office, Seoul Main Items: 10:00 – 32nd Cabinet Meeting; 18:00 – Korea-Qatar Summit Call This day combined two major functions of governance: domestic policy coordination via the Cabinet Meeting, and foreign policy advancement through direct summit-level communication with Qatar. The sequence underscored a balance between domestic governance and external strategic partnerships . 🕙 10:00 – 32nd Cabinet Meeting The Cabinet Meeting is the top deliberative and decision-making body of the Korean government, involving the President, Prime Minister, and Ministers. On this day, discussions likely included special disaster zone designations for recent flood-hit areas, budget allocations for emergency relief and recove...

[Briefing] President Lee Appoints Chairman of Regional Era Committee and Eight New Ministers (July 23, 2025) 📌 Presidential message emphasizes decentralization and public service values On the morning of July 23, 2025, President Lee Jae-myung hosted an official appointment and commission ceremony at the Presidential Office. During the ceremony, Kim Kyung-soo was appointed as Chairman of the Presidential Regional Era Committee, while eight newly nominated ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, received their formal appointments. Among the attendees were Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom, key presidential aides, as well as the appointees' spouses and children—adding a familial touch to the solemn occasion. President Lee remarked, "When civil servants work hard, the people live comfortably," reinforcing the ethical and service-oriented mindset expected from public officials. He emphasized the impo...

[Presidential Briefing] Key Highlights from the 32nd Cabinet Meeting Chaired by President Lee Jae-myung (July 22, 2025) 📢 Summary of the Meeting On the morning of July 22, 2025, President Lee Jae-myung presided over the 32nd Cabinet Meeting. Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung delivered a comprehensive briefing outlining the key discussions and directives issued during the session. A total of 20 items were reviewed, including 1 legislative bill, 18 presidential decree proposals, and 1 general agenda item. Alongside the formal decisions, President Lee issued important remarks during a closed-door session. 🌐 Reassessment of Foreign Aid Programs President Lee ordered a thorough review of Korea’s international aid projects, stating that some initiatives were “difficult to justify” despite costing billions annually. He requested a report evaluating whether each program aligns with Korea’s diplomatic and national interest objectives. 🎮 Regulation of Randomized In-Game Items...

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...