Lee calls for uninterrupted reforms for continued nat'l development
President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that "uninterrupted reforms" are needed to root out rule-breaking and unfairness and set the nation on a path to continued development. Lee made the remark during a meeting with his senior aides at Cheong Wa Dae, saying no policy can be effective if the public perceives it to be more beneficial to break the rules than to keep them. "That is why it is ever…
President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the importance of uninterrupted reforms on Thursday to combat corruption and unfair practices, and to pave the way for continued national development. During a meeting with his senior advisors at Cheong Wa Dae, Lee stressed that no policy can be effective if the public believes it benefits rule-breaking more than adherence to regulations.
He called for reforms aimed at eliminating rule-breaking, unfairness, and abnormalities that negatively impact people's lives. Lee believes that such reforms can strengthen community solidarity and trust, thereby solidifying the Republic of Korea's unique identity. As evidence of effective change, he highlighted the success of an interagency task force that significantly reduced voice phishing crimes.
Lee urged special focus on economic disruptions such as market cornering, collusion, and stock price manipulation.
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