President Lee Jae Myung launches a new YouTube talk show, “President’s Y,” and uses the first pre-filmed episode to defend his frequent social media activity and his approach to open government communication. According to reports, Lee says his posting and direct online engagement are meant to hear from people and continue efforts to build public trust.
In the episode, Lee addresses criticism of his online outreach, including concerns about potential mistakes or disputes arising from social media use. He argues that social media engagement resembles meeting people in public spaces and can help policy discussion. He also reiterates support for livestreaming Cabinet meetings, saying making them public would be beneficial and questioning whether earlier livestreaming could have affected events during his predecessor’s term. The coverage also notes Lee’s comments that he does not have sleep problems despite staying up to post online.
Across outlets, the main differences are emphasis and framing. Korea Times leads with the broader “perils” and political implications of livestreaming, while Yonhap and Korea Times highlight Lee’s stated purpose—listening to the public—and his vow to keep Cabinet meetings open.
