Politics · South Korea · 11 hrs ago
Lee says he will continue social media outreach and visits to local communities
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said on Oct.
10 that he will keep using social media to communicate with the public.
He also plans to continue visiting local markets and other everyday places, with minimal security where possible.
Lee said critics may call these activities lacking in dignity or authority.
He linked his approach to a promise from his first presidential campaign to stay close to the public.
He also recalled former President Roh Moo-hyun, who was criticized for communicating with people through online comments.
Lee said visits and conversations with people who have less power and resources help him remember his responsibilities as president.
He said political power should serve people in less powerful positions.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said he would continue communicating through social media and visiting everyday places, despite criticism that the approach lacks dignity or authority.
Lee said direct contact with people in less powerful and marginalized communities helps him remember the responsibilities of government.
He recalled former President Roh Moo-hyun, who he said had faced ridicule for communicating with the public through online comments.
Lee said his commitment to stay close to the public, made during his first presidential campaign, had not changed.
- Who
- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
- What
- He said he would continue social media communication and visits to everyday places despite criticism.
- When
- October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Lee posted his remarks on X; he also referred to visits to local markets and other everyday settings.
- Why
- He said communicating with people in less powerful and marginalized communities helps him remember the responsibilities of government.
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품격 없다, 권위 없다 비난하겠지만 경호를 최소화한 뒷골목 삶의 현장 방문도, 소셜미디어(SNS) 소통도, 그분들의 언어로 교감하는 일도 계속할 것
정치와 권력은 낮은 곳으로 향해야 한다
첫 대선 출마 당시 국민들께 드린 마음과 결의는 지금까지 한순간도 변한 적이 없다
Lee promised that he would be beside the public.
Lee posted that he would continue social media communication and visits to everyday places.
- President
- Lee Jae-myung
- Statement date
- October 10, 2026
- Platform
- X
- Former president recalled
- Roh Moo-hyun
- Stated approach
- Continue social media outreach and visits to everyday places











