Lee vows to communicate more directly with public: official

President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to communicate more openly and directly with the public, according to a presidential official. The remarks were made by Lee during his 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 foster dialogue that bridges the divide between the public and the president, as well as to create communication channels that reduce barriers between state affairs and the general populace. Seong added in a statement on X that social media represents only one of several avenues for engaging with the public.

Recently, Lee has intensified his social media presence, using the platforms to voice his opinions on various matters including politics, diplomacy, and real estate. However, this increased activity has raised concerns among some about the frequency of his posts. On Saturday, Lee responded to the criticism in a statement on X, reaffirming his commitment to continued communication with the public through social media, despite the contention that his outreach efforts may be lacking in substance.