[Meeting with Philosopher Kim Yong-ok] President Lee: "March 1st Movement Was Our Own Independence Revolution" (July 24, 2025)
[Meeting with Philosopher Kim Yong-ok] President Lee: "March 1st Movement Was Our Own Independence Revolution" (July 24, 2025) 📌 A Dialogue Between Philosophy and Practical Politics On July 24, 2025, President Lee Jae-myung hosted a luncheon with one of Korea’s most prominent philosophers, Kim Yong-ok, widely known as “Daoool.” This was more than a symbolic meeting—it marked a philosophical alignment between grassroots-driven politics and the intellectual foundation rooted in Korea’s historical and cultural legacy. Daoool’s striking comparison of President Lee to labor activist Jeon Tae-il, saying that “it’s like Jeon Tae-il becoming president,” underscored Lee’s identity as the president for the working class. The meeting affirmed the current administration’s direction as a government rooted in public service and historical consciousness. 🧭 Daoool’s Historical Framing: Re-defining the March 1st Movement Kim Yong-ok proposed that the March 1st Movement shoul...