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"The President's Time and Energy Are Public Goods": Seong Han-yong and Heo Min Oppose Excessive Social Media Use by the President

Jo Seong-hyeon

Published : Oct 13, 2026 4:21 PM

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[Joo Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS "Joo Young-jin's News Briefing" Monday to Friday (14:00 to 15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Joo Young-jin
■ Panelists: Seong Han-yong, Senior Reporter at The Hankyoreh; Heo Min, Staff Writer at Munhwa Ilbo
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● "Refraining from Subservient and Servile Attitudes"

Seong Han-yong / Senior Reporter at The Hankyoreh 
"President Lee emphasizes 'pragmatic diplomacy'… intended to reassure the public"
"South Korea-U.S. relations were best during Kim Dae-jung's term"
"Dividing between self-reliance and alliance factions is not helpful"
"President Lee amplifying social media use… not desirable"

Heo Min / Staff Writer at Munhwa Ilbo
"'Refraining from servile and subservient attitudes'… concerned it might become a diplomatic doctrine"
"South Korea's security cannot be discussed without the South Korea-U.S. alliance"
"Conflict between self-reliance and alliance factions still continues"
"President Lee focuses on balancing self-reliance and alliance factions"
"President Lee's push to strengthen social media communication appears misguided"
"President Lee's posts on X appear to be messages aimed at pro-Lee, hardline supporters"

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