Scheduled to Encourage Military Officers and Visit Traditional Markets
President Yoon Suk-yeol is presiding over a Cabinet meeting at the Yongsan Presidential Office building in Seoul on the 30th of last month. [Image source=Yonhap News]
President Yoon Suk-yeol will begin his summer vacation schedule starting from the 5th. The schedule is flexible, and even during the vacation period, he is expected to engage in public welfare activities such as visiting local traditional markets.
A presidential office official stated, "President Yoon's vacation schedule will start on Monday the 5th," adding, "He may visit military facilities and stop by local markets and shops to promote domestic consumption."
At the cabinet meeting he presided over on the 30th of last month, President Yoon also encouraged cabinet members to take their vacations. At that meeting, he described summer vacation as "a precious time to temporarily escape from busy daily life and recharge energy, as well as a great opportunity for the revitalization of the local economy," and explained, "Various regions across the country are making thorough preparations to welcome visitors."
He continued, "In 34 cities, counties, and districts nationwide, 'Digital Tourism Resident Cards' will be issued, offering discounts in various areas such as accommodation, shopping, and admission," and introduced, "Local self-employed business owners are also waiting for visitors with reasonable prices and generous services."
President Yoon said, "I hope cabinet members will take the lead in revitalizing the local economy and encourage public officials in each ministry to do the same," adding, "I will also pay more attention and make efforts to revive local communities and domestic consumption."
Last year, President Yoon took a summer vacation from August 2nd to 8th, lasting six nights and seven days. During the vacation, he attended the 'Saemangeum Secondary Battery Investment Agreement Ceremony' held in Gunsan, Jeonbuk, and the opening ceremony of the Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree. He also toured the naval base in Jinhae, Gyeongnam, and encouraged the troops.
Afterward, President Yoon stayed with his wife, First Lady Kim Keon-hee, at the presidential retreat on Jeodo Island in Geoje, Gyeongnam, to recharge and reportedly spent a significant amount of time planning future political strategies.
A presidential office official met with reporters at the Yongsan Presidential Office on the 2nd and conveyed, "The president said, 'Cabinet members should not reduce their vacations; everyone should take them. Taking a good vacation is also part of the job.'"
The official added, "If he goes to local areas, he will visit military facilities and hold events to encourage uniformed personnel and senior military officers," and said, "Just like last year's 'public welfare tour' at the Geoje market in Gyeongnam during his vacation, there may be similar schedules this time as well."
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