'President's Y' Launches: "The More Rational Debate, the Better"

[Anchor]

President Lee Jae-myung has launched his own YouTube broadcast in a conversational format, appearing directly to speak with a host. In the first episode, he emphasized the merits of open communication and said he would continue the initiative.

Ha Jeongyeon reports.

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"President's Y," a YouTube talk show, was launched with the aim of President Lee Jae-myung directly answering the public's questions and explaining policies.

The theme of the first episode was President Lee's "philosophy of communication."

Addressing concerns that frequent communication on social media could stir up controversy, he said, "The more rational debate there is, the better," adding:

[President Lee Jae-myung (Yesterday, YouTube 'President's Y'): "Truth does not need to be debated. But policy involves differing viewpoints, so naturally there must be debate. So I believe controversy is not something to fear, but..."]

Regarding the live broadcasting of Cabinet meetings, he stated it is "one of the ways to gain the public's trust" and indicated he would continue the practice.

During the 30-minute broadcast, President Lee repeatedly emphasized the necessity of direct communication with the people, calling it his lifeline.

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

In response to claims that the president is trapped in an algorithm, he denied this and said he is considering expanding direct communication channels even further, including unannounced live broadcasts from his office.

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

Introducing his daily routine, President Lee also mentioned that he sleeps about six hours a day and sleeps well, telling the public not to worry.

Responding to criticism that the electronic anklet monitoring system lacks effectiveness in crime prevention, President Lee stated that while electronic anklets cannot be a cure-all, they are not an unnecessary policy, adding that preparations are underway to supplement the system by strengthening surveillance.

(Video by Lee Seung-jin)
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