President Lee Jae-myung's Work Style: "Smart and Diligent," "Like a Destroyer," "Sleepless at Night" [Current Affairs Show]

President Lee's Work Style Revealed Through Ministry Briefings
Kim Minseok: "A meticulous manager who checks every detail"
Park Honggeun: "A person whose mind is always filled with work"

Briefings from government ministries are ongoing. Today, briefings will be conducted by the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. Regarding the live broadcast of these briefings, Kang Yoo-jung, spokesperson for the Presidential Office, explained, "It means we are willing to be subject to scrutiny, and it shows how policies are created." As these briefings take place, there is growing interest in President Lee Jae-myung's work style. Here is a summary of what aides from the Presidential Office and those who have worked with the President say about 'President Lee's work style.'

President Lee Jae-myung is speaking at the Ministry of Industry, Intellectual Property Office, and Ministry of SMEs and Startups briefing held at the Government Sejong Convention Center on the 17th. Photo by Yonhap News

Kim Minseok: "President Lee Jae-myung excels in strategy and detail"

Prime Minister Kim Minseok stated, "It seems that the presidency is a position where he can demonstrate 200% or even 300% of his capabilities. Leading administration, the presidency, or any organization in this way, attending to the details, organizing the overall direction, and communicating with the public-these are the aspects that truly shine when he serves as president." (November 5, MBC 'Kwon Soonpyo's News High Kick')

In an interview with the Kyunghyang Shinmun on December 5, when asked about the criticism that he is a "micromanager," he responded: "Such assessments arise because he is a president who is deeply knowledgeable about all aspects of state affairs and meticulously manages and checks on practical matters. President Lee understands precisely that creating national agendas through communication with the public is part of the president's work, and he has repeatedly emphasized that the prime minister should take an active role in practical matters while the Presidential Office should focus on setting the direction of national strategy. Rather than being a micromanager, it is more accurate to say that his style is strong in both strategy and detail. He encourages subordinates to take active roles, which in turn increases their authority."

Kang Hoon-sik: "He communicates and receives reports directly. He is not the 'handle it yourself' type."

At the National Assembly Steering Committee on November 6, Chief Presidential Secretary Kang Hoon-sik said, "The President personally makes all the calls and receives all the reports himself. He is not the type to simply say, 'Handle it yourself.'" This was in response to an opposition lawmaker's criticism that the President's response to the National Information Resources Service fire was delayed and inadequate.

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Kim Seonghwan: "Like a destroyer that breaks through obstacles"

Minister of Climate Kim Seonghwan described President Lee's style as "like a destroyer." Appearing on JTBC on November 25, Minister Kim said, "I think he is the most optimized person for the presidential system," and added, "There are many obstacles, but he is like a destroyer that breaks through them." "An aircraft carrier takes a long time to change direction because of its size. But a destroyer can quickly and efficiently move toward a target and strike it. In this sense, President Lee Jae-myung is the most suitable person for the presidential system, and if I were to use an analogy, he feels like a destroyer."

Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung appeared on the YouTube channel 'Maebul Show' on December 2 and said, "He is playful, gentle, and listens well to others." "From the outside, it may seem like he only scolds people, but I have never seen him get angry or reprimand anyone. Rather than criticizing, he tends to convey his intentions through silence or questions. When the President is silent or gives no response, it can feel very heavy on the heart."

President Lee Jae-myung is speaking at the Ministry of Health and Welfare (Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency) and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety briefing held at the Government Sejong Convention Center on the 16th. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Park Hong-geun: "The President is the type who does not sleep at night"

Assemblyman Park Hong-geun, who has declared his candidacy for Seoul Mayor and served as floor leader when President Lee was the Democratic Party leader, appeared on 'So Jongseop's Current Affairs Show' in November and said, "It seems the President hardly sleeps at night. Even at midnight, 1 a.m., or 2 a.m., he spends time monitoring public opinion on Telegram and various online community social media platforms. He has an outstanding ability to grasp and catch such information. He frequently sends messages through Telegram and KakaoTalk. And when someone says something, he often asks them to summarize it briefly in text and send it to him. He is very quick at reading documents and has an excellent ability to organize and identify the key points. Even if a message is sent via social media late at night, he always responds or at least presses the heart icon to show that he has seen it. His mind is always filled with thoughts about work."

Ha Jungwoo: "The President is a smart and diligent leader"

Ha Jungwoo, Chief of AI Future Planning, described him as a "smart and diligent boss." This means a 'leader who is both intelligent and hardworking.' Appearing on the KTV National Broadcasting YouTube channel 'Jaemp's Aides' on August 20, Chief Ha said, "It is tough for subordinates when they work for a boss like this. Among all the bosses I have worked with, President Lee Jae-myung is the one I most want to work with. You can learn a lot and grow while working with him."