Lee vows to prioritize people's livelihoods ahead of 500th day in office

President Lee Jae Myung assured on Thursday that he would continue to prioritize the well-being of citizens, push for reforms and foster national solidarity on the day before his 500th day in office. Tomorrow will mark the 500th day since the inception of the Government of Popular Sovereignty, Lee stated during a gathering with senior officials.

Despite any external pressures or opposition, the administration will steadfastly adhere to the path aimed at enhancing people's livelihoods, implementing pragmatic reforms, and achieving inclusive national unity, he declared. The president highlighted that the national economy is experiencing unprecedented prosperity, yet conceded that the average citizen's standard of living remains poor, vowing to facilitate the sharing of economic gains with everyday life.

Our economy is generating remarkable results across various sectors. Should this momentum persist, South Korea could become the sixth nation with a per capita income of $40,000 this year among countries with a population exceeding 50 million, the president noted. However, challenges faced in people's daily lives persist and are not alleviated.