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"

Government ministry work briefings are continuing. Today, the Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, and Defense Acquisition Program Administration will be presenting their reports. Regarding the live broadcast of these briefings, Kang Yoojeong, spokesperson for the presidential office, explained, "It signifies a willingness to be subject to public scrutiny and to show how policies are created." As these briefings take place, there is growing interest in President Lee Jaemyung's work style. Here is a summary of what presidential aides and those who have worked with the president say about 'Lee Jaemyung'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 Jaemyung Excels in Strategy and Detail"

Prime Minister Kim Minseok said, "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, paying attention to details, setting the overall direction, and communicating with the public-these aspects shine even more when performing presidential duties." (November 5, MBC 'Kwon Soonpyo's News High Kick')

In an interview with the Kyunghyang Shinmun on December 5, when asked by a reporter about criticisms of a "micromanagement" style, he responded, "Such evaluations arise because he is a president who is very knowledgeable about state affairs overall and meticulously manages and checks on practical matters. President Lee understands precisely that creating a national agenda through communication with the public is the president's job. He has repeatedly said 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 calling his style micromanagement, it is more accurate to say he excels in strategy and detail. He encourages subordinates to take active roles, which in turn increases their authority."

Kang Hoonshik: "He Makes Direct Calls and Receives Reports-Not a 'Do-It-Yourself' Character"

At the National Assembly Steering Committee on November 6, Chief of Staff Kang Hoonshik said, "The president is the type who makes direct calls and receives reports on the process himself. He is not the kind of character who just says, 'Handle it yourselves.'" This comment was made in response to opposition lawmakers' criticism that the president responded slowly and inadequately to the National Information Resources Service fire.

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Kim Sunghwan: "Like a Destroyer Cutting Through Obstacles"

Minister of Climate Kim Sunghwan described President Lee Jaemyung's style as "like a destroyer." Appearing on JTBC on November 25, Minister Kim said, "I think he is the person best optimized for the presidential system," and added, "There are many obstacles, but he pushes through them like a destroyer." He explained, "An aircraft carrier takes a long time to turn because of its size, but a destroyer can quickly and efficiently move toward its target and strike. In this sense, President Lee Jaemyung is the best fit for the presidential system, and to use an analogy, he feels like a destroyer."

Spokesperson Kang Yoojeong appeared on the YouTube channel 'Maebul Show' on December 2 and said, "He is playful, gentle, and listens well to others." She added, "From the outside, it may seem like he scolds people a lot, but I have never seen him get angry or reprimand anyone. Rather than rebuking, he tends to convey his intentions through silence or by asking questions. When the president is silent and unresponsive, it feels very heavy-hearted."

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 Honggeun: "The President Is the Type Who Barely Sleeps at Night"

Assemblyman Park Honggeun, who declared his candidacy for Seoul mayor from the Democratic Party, previously served as floor leader when President Lee was the party leader. Appearing on 'So Jongseop's Current Affairs Show' in November, Park said, "The president seems to barely sleep at night. Even at midnight, 1 a.m., or 2 a.m., he spends time checking public opinion on Telegram and various online communities and social media. He is exceptionally good at grasping and catching such information. He frequently sends messages via Telegram and KakaoTalk. And when someone shares something with him, he asks for a brief summary in text form. He is very quick at reading documents and has an outstanding ability to distill and grasp the key points. Even if you send him a message on social media late at night, he always responds or at least hits the 'like' button to show he has seen it. His mind is always filled with thoughts about work."

Ha Jeongwoo: "The President Is a Smart and Diligent Leader"

Ha Jeongwoo, 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 'Jamph's Advisors' on August 20, Ha said, "It's tough for subordinates when they work with a boss like this. Among all the bosses I've worked with, President Lee Jaemyung is the one I most want to work with. I think you can learn a lot and grow under his leadership."