Seong Han-yong: "More Efficient to Keep Sensitive Issues Requiring Heated Debate Behind Closed Doors"

[Joo Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing> Monday – Friday (14:00 – 15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Joo Young-jin
■ Panel: Seong Han-yong, Senior Reporter at The Hankyoreh; Heo Min, Senior Reporter at Munhwa Ilbo
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● First Attendance at Cabinet Meeting

Seong Han-yong / Senior Reporter, The Hankyoreh 
"President Lee seems to have overinterpreted suggestion to reduce live Cabinet coverage"
"They also seem conscious of voters, not just President Lee"
"More efficient to keep sensitive issues behind closed doors"
"Must clearly distinguish between public and closed-door matters"
"Ruling and opposition parties must prepare measures to improve firefighters' working conditions"

Heo Min / Senior Reporter, Munhwa Ilbo
"Side effects of live Cabinet broadcasts, where officials cannot speak freely, continue"
"Good to see President Lee engaging in Q&A with Cabinet members"
"President Lee's remarks need to be minimized… Cabinet members need sufficient discussion"
"Ruling and opposition parties must discuss measures for firefighters' working conditions in a timely manner"

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