President urges firm response to false claims about Brazilian egg imports
President Lee Jae Myung called Tuesday for a firm government response to the spread of false information about eggs imported from Brazil. During a closed-door session of a Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae, Lee asked Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Song Mi-ryung how she was responding to the spread of misinformation about Brazilian eggs, according to presidential spokesperson Kang…
President Lee Jae Myung urged the government to take strong action in response to false claims regarding Brazilian egg imports, according to a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday at Cheong Wa Dae. During the closed-door session, Lee questioned Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Song Mi-ryung about the measures being taken to counter the spread of misinformation about Brazilian eggs, as reported by presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung.
The president stressed that spreading false information to manipulate public opinion is not a sign of power or ability, according to Kang.
Earlier, various media outlets had reported that the government had purchased Brazilian eggs for 39,000 won per tray and sold them domestically for approximately 4,000 won. These reports triggered criticism over the apparent misuse of public funds in the import process. Some critics even suggested a possible connection to leftist politics, alleging ties with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs clarified that the imports were a preventive measure intended to address potential food safety concerns.
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