President Lee’s Korea Policy Daily

[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...

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...