President Lee’s Korea Policy Daily

[Presidential Briefing] President Lee Emphasizes 'National Integrity and Public Welfare' at 5th Senior Aides Meeting (July 24, 2025) 📌 Overview On July 24, 2025, President Lee Jae-myung presided over the 5th Senior Aides Meeting. Key topics included migrant worker rights, public servant discipline, environmental clean-up efforts, and judicial responsiveness to daily life issues. This meeting highlighted the dual focus of national dignity and the well-being of the people. 1. Human Rights for Migrant Workers: A National Reputation Issue President Lee expressed deep concern over the human rights violations faced by migrant workers, calling such abuses a "serious tarnish on national dignity." Migrant workers have become a vital part of Korea’s economy, especially amid labor shortages driven by an aging population. However, they often suffer from wage theft, unsafe conditions, and discrimination. By addressing this issue publicly, the president signale...