Lee says opposes ending live broadcasts of Cabinet meetings

President Lee Jae Myung has expressed his disagreement with the idea of ending live broadcasts of Cabinet meetings, dismissing a recent news report as a "false claim." The president tweeted about the report, which suggested that ministers had expressed concerns over the livestreaming of Cabinet meetings. Since his administration began in June of the previous year, Cabinet meetings and other presidential events have been broadcast online to increase public engagement.

While the president's opening remarks and general discussions are broadcast live, sensitive sessions are closed to the public. The president stated that he cannot agree with calls to keep entire Cabinet sessions closed and emphasized that past minutes of Cabinet meetings have been open to the public. He also denied the report that some Cabinet members had asked the prime minister to propose halting live broadcasts, calling the claim "not true."

The prime minister's office later denied the news report, stating that it claimed ministers had expressed concerns over their inability to publicly object to remarks from the president. The president dismissed the possibility, asserting that Cabinet members can make confidential remarks during closed sessions and that he encourages them to speak privately if necessary. The president expressed deep regret over the "false claims."