President, addresses the public – expresses his position on the ‘general election defeat’ through the cabinet meeting without an interview

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2024-04-16 17:10:13

The direction of government reform will be revealed with an emphasis on ‘people’s livelihood’
We put a lot of effort into including the content of ‘communication with Noh’ until the last minute… Controversy over ‘one-way communication’ in speech format at the Cabinet meeting
Reexamination of the original selection of the Chief of Staff to the President… “Please check public service discipline” to the Korean Prime Minister

Meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations President Yoon Seok-yeol meets and shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who is visiting Korea, on the 15th. President Yoon said, “I look forward to Korea and the United States working closely together to ensure that the UN Security Council can fulfill its role.” Provided by the President’s Office

On the 15th, six days after the crushing defeat in the April 10 general election, the appointment of the Presidential Chief of Staff was not announced. President Yoon Seok-yeol’s general election message scheduled for the 16th will be delivered in the form of a full statement at the Cabinet meeting rather than a public address or press conference. As President Yoon chose the communication method that was called an example of ‘one-way communication’, which was also mentioned as one of the reasons for the crushing defeat in the general election, as a way to express his position to the people after the general election defeat, the ‘people’s livelihood’ message that President Yoon would emphasize could easily be embroiled in the controversy over lack of communication and fade. There were also concerns that this could happen.

● President’s Office “People’s livelihood and public service discipline are important”

According to the President’s Office on the 15th, President Yoon is expected to emphasize the livelihood of the people and reveal the direction for reforming state affairs in his opening remarks at the Cabinet meeting presided over on the 16th. A senior official in the Presidential Office said, “The keyword for the general election message is ‘people’s livelihood.’” It is also known that the position will be included to look more closely at the difficulties of the people’s livelihood while maintaining the framework of state administration, such as promoting three major reforms and expanding the number of medical school students. Another official from the President’s Office said, “As we look back on the results of the general election, we will mention the shortcomings and express our will to correct them.” It is also known that the need to respond precisely to the global environment, including the difficult international situation caused by the Iran-Israel military conflict, will also be emphasized.

It is known that they had been considering until the 15th whether to include the policy of expanding communication and cooperation in the next National Assembly, which is dominated by ruling party opposition, in the Cabinet meeting’s remarks. As the 192-seat party is expected to take the lead in policy and legislation, cooperation with the major opposition parties is essential to realize the Yoon Seok-yeol government’s national tasks within its term. In his remarks at the Cabinet meeting, President Yoon may look back on the results of the general election and make a gesture of cooperation along with his stance to actively cooperate with the National Assembly.

On the 11th, the day after the general election, President Yoon delivered a 56-character message to the nation about his defeat in the general election through Chief of Staff Lee Kwan-seop. “We will humbly honor the will of the people expressed in the general election, reform state affairs, and do our best to stabilize the economy and people’s livelihoods.” Afterwards, President Yoon presided over the ‘Emergency Economic and Security Meeting Due to the Middle East Crisis’ on the 14th.

On the 15th, at the Prime Minister’s weekly meeting, President Yoon ordered, “Please reexamine the working atmosphere and public service discipline of the public service community to stabilize the people’s livelihood.” He also emphasized ‘people’s livelihood’ four times. It is interpreted that in the third year of his administration, he blocked the relaxation of public office and society and emphasized his will to implement state affairs.

Initially, the ruling party predicted that President Yoon would reveal his position through a public address, press conference, etc. However, as the final conclusion was to deliver the message through the Cabinet meeting, there is likely to be criticism of one-sided communication following the controversy over the ’56-character statement on Germany.’ President Yoon has not held a separate press conference since his 100th day in office on August 17, 2022. Even during the public address on medical reform announced by President Yoon on the 1st before the general election, there was no separate Q&A with reporters.

● Last-minute fluctuations in the appointment of the Prime Minister and Chief of Staff

The appointment of the Prime Minister and the Chief of Staff to the President, which will signal a reformation of government affairs, is continuing. Candidates for the position of chief of staff who do not require a National Assembly personnel hearing process include former lawmaker Lee Jeong-hyun, who was re-elected in Honam, People Power Party lawmaker Jeong Jin-seok, who served as vice-chairman of the National Assembly, and former Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Won Hee-ryong. It has been reported that the President’s Office is selecting candidates for the next chief of staff after receiving feedback that a graduate from Seoul National University’s law school would not be appropriate. It is known that former Minister Won and others, who were initially known to be under strong consideration, are being reexamined from the beginning.

Prime Minister candidates include former lawmaker Lee, People Power Party lawmaker Joo Ho-young, lawmaker Kwon Young-se, and National Integration Committee Chairman Kim Han-gil. Rep. Kwon told reporters that day that he was mentioned as a candidate for prime minister, “I think it’s a lie.” A senior official in the Presidential Office said, “People from the Honam region are being considered a lot,” and added, “This appointment has to be done very carefully, so there are many things to consider.”


Reporter Jeon Joo-young [email protected]
Reporter Lee Sang-heon [email protected]

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