President Lee Launches Own YouTube Broadcast: "The More Rational Debate, the Better"

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President Lee Jae-myung, who has been actively communicating through social media, has launched his own YouTube broadcast. During the first broadcast, President Lee repeatedly emphasized the necessity of communication.

Ha Jeongyeon reports.

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"The President's Y" is a YouTube discussion program launched for President Lee Jae-myung to directly answer the public's questions and explain policy.

The topic of the first broadcast was President Lee's "philosophy of communication."

In response to concerns that frequent communication on social media could fuel controversy, he said, "The more rational debate, the better," adding:

[President Lee Jae-myung (Yesterday, YouTube's "The President's Y"): "Truth does not need debate. But because policy involves differing viewpoints, debate is a matter of course. Therefore, controversy is not something to be feared either..."]

Regarding the live broadcasting of Cabinet meetings, he expressed his intention to continue, calling it "one of the ways to gain the public's trust."

During the 30-minute broadcast, President Lee repeatedly underscored the need for direct communication with the public, describing it as his lifeline.

[President Lee Jae-myung (Yesterday, YouTube's "The President's Y"): "Throughout my life, I have faced countless attacks, and if I had not communicated directly with the people at those times, I probably would not be in this position today."]

Dismissing arguments that he is trapped in algorithms, President Lee said that is not the case, and noted he is considering expanding direct communication channels and even conducting unannounced live broadcasts from his office.

[President Lee Jae-myung (Yesterday, YouTube's "The President's Y"): "I am not trapped (in algorithms). I see the insults and I see the criticism."]

Sharing details about his daily routine, President Lee also mentioned that he sleeps well for about six hours a day and told people not to worry.

In response to criticism questioning the crime-prevention effectiveness of electronic monitoring ankle bracelets, President Lee said that while electronic ankle monitors are not a cure-all, they are not an unnecessary measure, adding that efforts are underway to complement the system, including strengthening surveillance networks.

(Video by Lee Seung-jin)
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