President Lee’s Korea Policy Daily

Briefing on the Misuse of Consumption Support Coupons: President's Office Issues Strong Warning (July 22, 2025) 📌 Summary of the Presidential Briefing On July 22, 2025, Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung addressed the improper use of the newly distributed consumption support coupons. According to the briefing, several instances were detected where recipients attempted to resell or convert prepaid cards through secondhand trading platforms on the very first day of the coupon issuance. The spokesperson emphasized that such misuse violates the intended purpose of the coupons and may lead to the return of all or part of the subsidy, in accordance with the Act on the Management of Subsidies. Additional penalties such as fines or disqualification from future subsidies may also apply. 🔍 Legal Framework and Government Response The Presidential Office cited the Specialized Credit Finance Business Act, which stipulates that any affiliated merchant receiving coupons withou...

President Lee Requests Resubmission of Confirmation Reports for Four Ministries (July 22, 2025) 📌 Summary of the Presidential Office Briefing On July 22, 2025, Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung announced that President Lee Jae-myung has formally re-requested the National Assembly to submit confirmation hearing reports for the nominees of the Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Ministry of Unification, and Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. According to the spokesperson, the President urged swift action by the legislature to stabilize state affairs, setting the new deadline for the submission as Thursday, July 24. This move is in line with Article 6 of the Confirmation Hearing Act, which permits the President to re-request such reports after the initial submission period lapses. 🔎 Background and Legal Basis The re-request applies to nominees who have not yet received confirmation reports from the National Assembly despite t...

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...