Perils of livestreamed presidency
President Lee Jae Myung has acted on his words. He launched his own YouTube channel, President’s Y, with its first episode airing Thursday. Lee spent most of the 30-minute conversation with a female interviewer making the case for his social media-driven approach to politics and explaining how his direct engagement with the public could benefit the nation. He pushed back against criticism of his…
President Lee Jae Myung has taken to the digital world, launching his own YouTube channel titled "President's Y." The inaugural episode, broadcasted on Thursday, featured Lee engaging in a 30-minute interview with a female host. During the conversation, Lee passionately advocated for his social media-driven political strategy and highlighted the advantages it could bring to the country.
Addressing detractors' concerns, Lee emphasized the importance of his outreach efforts, drawing a parallel between the existence of people on social media and their relevance in physical spaces. He reaffirmed his conviction that livestreaming Cabinet meetings would yield more benefits than drawbacks. According to Lee, if Cabinet meetings had been livestreamed during his predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol's tenure, martial law might not have been declared.
Furthermore, Lee dismissed claims that he spends excessive time writing and uploading social media posts, asserting that he enjoys a good night's sleep every night. "I have no sleep disorder. I fall asleep as soon as I close my eyes," he stated.
Undoubtedly, direct communication between the president and ordinary citizens holds significant value. It fosters a sense of connection and engagement, allowing citizens to feel more closely linked to their leadership.
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