Lee vows to communicate more directly with public: official

President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to engage in more direct and frequent communication with the public, according to a senior presidential official. The pledge was made during Lee's return flight to Seoul following a state visit to Mexico last month, as reported by Seong Ghi-hong, the senior presidential secretary for public relations and communication.

Lee emphasized that his goal is not merely to engage in social media politics, but to bridge the gap between the public and the president through meaningful dialogue. He expressed a desire for communication that reduces the barrier between state affairs and the general populace, according to Seong's account on X.

Seong clarified that while social media is one of the many channels Lee intends to utilize for public communication, it is not the sole means. The president has recently increased his social media presence to share his perspectives on various issues, including politics, diplomacy, and real estate. This surge in social media activity has raised concerns among some individuals regarding the frequency of his posts and their perceived lack of dignity and authority.

Despite these criticisms, Lee vowed to maintain his public communication efforts through social media, as stated in a recent post on X.