Lee again opposes ending live broadcasts of Cabinet meetings
Quick Look
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed his opposition to ending Cabinet meeting livestreams on Sunday, dismissing reports that members want them stopped due to speaking constraints.
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Why It Matters
President Lee previously addressed claims on X regarding Cabinet members allegedly requesting an end to meeting livestreams.
SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday reaffirmed his opposition over ending the livestreams of Cabinet meetings, saying he is open to all opinions exchanged during the meetings.
Lee's remarks came just days after he wrote on his X account that he disagrees with a need to end the livestreams, calling a recent new report on alleged calls from Cabinet members to end them a "false claim."
"It is difficult to understand why they are pressing against disclosing part of the Cabinet meetings by even lying that 'Cabinet members cannot speak up because the meetings are public,'" the president wrote in a message on X.
He also shared a YouTube broadcast opposing such calls and introducing cases in which Lee embraces opposing opinions from Cabinet members during the meetings.
"I have intentionally increased the number of participants by a significant number to listen to various opinions regarding state affairs," Lee said.
"I have always liked debates and especially respected people who propose opposing views," he said, adding he has always emphasized the role of people with opposing views to prevent problems within an organization.
Open Questions
- Which specific cabinet members were rumored to oppose livestreams?
