Politics · South Korea · 22 hrs ago
South Korea’s Lee vows more direct communication with the public
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he wants to communicate more directly and actively with the public.
A senior presidential official relayed Lee’s remarks after his return flight from a state visit to Mexico late last month.
The official said Lee wants dialogue that brings the president closer to the public, rather than simply using social media to share views.
Lee has recently posted more often about political, diplomatic and real estate issues.
Some people have criticized the frequency of his posts and questioned whether social media is suitable for a president.
Lee said on Saturday that he would keep communicating through social media despite that criticism.
The official said social media is one of several ways Lee plans to reach the public.
President Lee Jae Myung has vowed to communicate more directly and actively with the public, a presidential official said.
Lee made the remarks on a flight back to Seoul after a state visit to Mexico late last month.
Senior presidential secretary Seong Ghi-hong said Lee wants dialogue that bridges the gap between the public and the president.
Lee has recently increased his social media posts, drawing concern from some over their frequency.
Lee said Saturday he would continue communicating through social media despite criticism of that approach.
- Who
- President Lee Jae Myung.
- What
- He vowed to communicate more directly and actively with the public.
- When
- He made the remarks on his flight back to Seoul after a state visit to Mexico late last month. The comments were reported on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- On a flight back to Seoul from Mexico.
- Why
- Lee said he seeks dialogue that bridges the gap between the public and the president.
Critics of Lee’s social media outreach
President Lee Jae Myung
Approach to communication
Critics of Lee’s social media outreach
Some critics say social media outreach lacks dignity and authority.
President Lee Jae Myung
Lee says he will continue to communicate with the public through social media.
Frequency of posts
Critics of Lee’s social media outreach
Some have raised concerns about how frequently Lee posts.
President Lee Jae Myung
Lee has recently stepped up his posts and says social media is one of several channels for communication.
I will communicate more actively and directly with the public
What the president seeks is not simply 'social media politics' but dialogue that bridges the gap between the public and the president, and communication that lowers the barrier between state affairs and the people
Lee made remarks about communicating more directly with the public during his flight back to Seoul after a state visit to Mexico.
Lee said in a post on X that he would continue communicating with the public through social media despite criticism.
Yonhap reported Lee’s vow, citing senior presidential secretary Seong Ghi-hong.
- President
- Lee Jae Myung
- Presidential official
- Seong Ghi-hong, senior presidential secretary for public relations and communication
- Destination
- Seoul
- Prior trip
- State visit to Mexico
- Report date
- October 11, 2026
Sources
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