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President Lee Jae-myung emphasizes need for election commission reform, even considering constitutional amendment
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President Lee Jae-myung emphasizes need for election commission reform, even considering constitutional amendment

President Lee Jae-myung stressed the need for fundamental reform of the National Election Commission (NEC), even suggesting a constitutional amendment if necessary. He pointed to the lack of external oversight and proposed including the NEC under the Board of Audit and Inspection's jurisdiction, as well as reforming the appointment process for NEC members.

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President Lee Jae-myung: "Let's go with more people... Idealists without reality are divisive agitators"
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President Lee Jae-myung: "Let's go with more people... Idealists without reality are divisive agitators"

President Lee Jae-myung, visiting Italy, urged the ruling Democratic Party to be a "big vessel" that embraces all citizens, not just its own faction. He stressed the importance of responsibility for outcomes, dialogue, and integration, citing Max Weber's emphasis on balance between ideals and reality.

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Meloni meets with President Lee Jae-myung... "We will work together to develop free trade and multilateralism"
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Meloni meets with President Lee Jae-myung... "We will work together to develop free trade and multilateralism"

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, emphasizing cooperation in free trade, multilateralism, defense, space, and advanced industries. Meloni congratulated South Korea on its World Cup victory, to which Lee expressed regret that the two nations did not face each other in the tournament.

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President Lee Jae-myung to Hold Virtual Cabinet Meeting During Italy Visit
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President Lee Jae-myung to Hold Virtual Cabinet Meeting During Italy Visit

President Lee Jae-myung will convene a virtual cabinet meeting on May 14th (local time) while on a state visit to Italy. The meeting will cover the investigation into the election ballot shortage, the joint investigation headquarters' progress, and foreign exchange market trends. An additional meeting is scheduled for May 19th upon his return to discuss disaster response.

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President Lee Jae-myung Orders Thorough Investigation into Firefighter's Death and Alleged Cover-up
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President Lee Jae-myung Orders Thorough Investigation into Firefighter's Death and Alleged Cover-up

President Lee Jae-myung has ordered the cabinet to thoroughly investigate the death of a female firefighter, including allegations of forced drinking and the suppression of a family's request for an internal investigation. The probe will be conducted by the Office for Government Policy Coordination, not the Fire Department.

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President Lee Jae-myung expresses regret over lawsuit costs demanded from non-regular workers
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President Lee Jae-myung expresses regret over lawsuit costs demanded from non-regular workers

President Lee Jae-myung stated it's "unavoidable" and "truly regrettable" that the government is demanding lawsuit costs from non-regular workers who lost a case against the state. He explained that current laws mandate the recovery of costs when a court rules against the plaintiff, and the government cannot waive them without facing legal charges.

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