President Lee: "The Law Is a Universal Principle... No Citizen Should Have to Complain of Injustice"

President Lee Jae-myung stated on August 24, "The law must serve both as a guide for the direction of our time and as a universal principle that must be upheld steadfastly, fully embracing its function and responsibility."

President Lee delivered this message in a congratulatory address read by Han Chan-sik, Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs, at the 'Conference for the Rule of Law' held at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul on the same day.

President Lee Jae-myung is speaking at the 1st Anti-Corruption Policy Council of the People’s Sovereignty Government held at the Blue House on the 21st. The Anti-Corruption Policy Council, a meeting of ministers from related agencies to comprehensively promote the government’s anti-corruption measures, was held for the first time since President Lee took office. August 21, 2026. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

The conference is an event where lawyers from across the country gather to discuss key issues in the legal community. This year’s meeting was held under the theme of 'Guaranteeing Citizens' Fundamental Rights Amid Changes in the Judicial System.' President Lee commented, "As the President of the Republic of Korea and a legal professional, I find today’s theme both welcome and timely."

President Lee went on to say, "We are living through a period of rapid transformation, with artificial intelligence and digital technologies advancing at a fast pace and the structure of society undergoing multidimensional changes. As a result, disputes and conflicts that are difficult to resolve with existing orders and systems have been increasing."

He further emphasized, "The Korean Bar Association, which has long been at the forefront of defending the rule of law and the fundamental rights of our people, now holds even greater responsibility. I am confident that you will continue striving to ensure that no citizen suffers from unfairness or injustice, and that everyone can receive fair legal services."

He concluded by saying, "I hope today’s gathering will serve as a forum for sharing practical alternatives the public can truly feel, and for collectively drawing on the collective wisdom of all the lawyers present."

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