{
  "id": 15369949,
  "title": "Lee again opposes ending live broadcasts of Cabinet meetings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/lee-again-opposes-ending-live-broadcasts-of-cabinet-meetings",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:05:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261018002400315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung reiterated on Sunday his stance against concluding live broadcasts of Cabinet meetings, expressing openness to the exchanges that take place during these sessions. His comments followed a recent post on his social media platform X, where he expressed disagreement with the necessity to halt the transmissions, dismissing a recent report alleging Cabinet members pushed for their cessation as a \"false claim.\" President Lee found it hard to comprehend why those advocating for the end of live broadcasts were pushing for the concealment of part of the Cabinet meetings, particularly when they falsely claimed that Cabinet members could not voice their opinions due to the public nature of the meetings.\n\nHe shared a YouTube video opposing such calls, detailing instances where he welcomed opposing opinions from Cabinet members during the meetings. Lee also mentioned his intention to increase the number of participants to encourage a wider range of opinions on state affairs. He emphasized his appreciation for debates and respect for those who propose opposing views, stating that he has always highlighted the importance of people with contrasting perspectives in preventing issues within an organization.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday reaffirmed his oppo...",
  "key_points": [
    "President Lee Jae Myung opposes ending live broadcasts of Cabinet meetings.",
    "He expressed openness to exchanges during Cabinet sessions.",
    "Lee shared a video defending the broadcasts and welcoming opposing opinions."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lee’s insistence on maintaining live broadcasts signals a commitment to radical transparency that prioritizes public oversight over the comfort of private deliberation within the highest levels of government.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee again opposes ending live broadcasts of Cabinet meetings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/lee-again-opposes-ending-live-broadcasts-of-cabinet-meetings-15373469",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:37:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}