Perils of livestreamed presidency

President Lee Jae Myung has taken his own advice and launched a YouTube channel called President's Y. In his inaugural episode, the president spent nearly 30 minutes on camera, engaged in conversation with a female interviewer. During the discussion, Lee advocated for his unique approach to politics, emphasizing how his direct interaction with the public on social media could benefit the nation.

The president vigorously defended his outreach efforts, emphasizing their crucial nature. "Just like in physical space, there are people on social media," Lee stated firmly.

Lee further backed his belief that livestreaming Cabinet meetings would have more advantages than disadvantages. He argued that if Cabinet meetings had been streamed when his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol, was in office, martial law might never have been declared. The president also dismissed criticism that he spends all his nights writing and uploading social media posts. He reassured the public that he sleeps well every night, falling asleep immediately after closing his eyes.

Undoubtedly, direct communication between the president and ordinary citizens offers significant benefits. It can create a sense of closeness and accessibility, making people feel that the president is genuinely connected to them.