Lee again opposes ending live broadcasts of Cabinet meetings
President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday reaffirmed his opposition over ending the livestreams of Cabinet meetings, saying he is open to all opinions exchanged during the meetings. Lee's remarks came just days after he wrote on his X account that he disagrees with a need to end the livestreams, calling a recent new report on alleged calls from Cabinet members to end them a "false claim." "It is…
President Lee Jae Myung reiterated on Sunday his stance against ending the live broadcasts of Cabinet meetings, expressing openness to all viewpoints discussed during the sessions. His comments followed a recent post on his X account where he dismissed a report suggesting Cabinet members had urged to halt the broadcasts, branding it a "false claim."
The president's message on X highlighted his skepticism towards those opposing the transparency, accusing them of lying by stating Cabinet members cannot voice their opinions due to the public nature of the meetings. Lee further shared a YouTube video opposing the calls, providing examples of how he has welcomed divergent opinions expressed by Cabinet members during the sessions.
In his remarks, the president emphasized the significant increase in the number of participants to ensure a broad spectrum of perspectives on state affairs is considered. He reiterated his appreciation for debates and respect for those who present opposing views, stressing the importance of differing viewpoints to prevent problems.
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