President Lee Jae-myung emphasized on the 16th that the government should be transparently disclosed to the people, the main subjects of state affairs, so that people-centered governance can be properly implemented. He mentioned this during his opening remarks at the 54th Cabinet Meeting held at the Government Complex Sejong, noting the high public interest in the first-ever live broadcast of the work report.
President Lee acknowledged that government officials might not be accustomed to the new method, but stressed that the policy process needs to be transparently verified and collective intelligence gathered to increase trust in policies and the completeness of state affairs. He explained that the reason for conducting work reports in front of the public is to substantiate ‘people’s sovereignty’.
President Lee also made it clear that special rewards would be given to public officials who show exceptional dedication and achievements. He emphasized the need for public officials to work with pride and instructed each department to promptly implement follow-up measures to provide exceptional rewards to those who achieve outstanding results.
Additionally, President Lee mentioned the need for a paradigm shift in policies to address polarization, stating that policies should be boldly shifted towards fair and sustainable growth. He emphasized the importance of building an economic ecosystem that promotes solidarity and cooperation among social members, and requested the government to thoroughly research measures to activate the social economy in various fields.