Lee says law is universal principle that should be upheld unwaveringly

Seoul, August 24 - President Lee Jae Myung emphasized on Monday that law serves as an enduring principle to be steadfastly upheld amidst rapid societal transformations brought about by technological progress. In a message delivered to a Seoul gathering of the Korean Bar Association, the president conveyed that humanity presently resides in a period of rapid upheaval, as artificial intelligence and digital technologies advance at breakneck speeds, while social frameworks are experiencing profound shifts.

These developments, the president noted, are engendering an increase in conflicts and disputes that the existing system and order alone are insufficient to address.

In response to such circumstances, the president argued that the law must serve as a guiding beacon, fulfilling its role and responsibilities as a universal principle that must be maintained unwaveringly. He underscored the crucial role of the bar association in upholding the rule of law and protecting citizens' fundamental rights, urging the association to exert every effort to facilitate fair access to legal services for the public.