President Lee: "SNS Saved Me... In Difficult Times, I Must Rely on the People"

"The more distorted the attacks become, the more I will communicate directly with the public"

President Jae-myung Lee recently addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding his 'social networking service (SNS) communication', making it clear that he intends to continue communicating directly with the public.

On September 30, President Lee wrote on his SNS, "SNS is a direct channel of communication between myself and the people," and added, "The more difficult things get and the more distorted the attacks become, the more I must communicate directly with the public and lean on them." He shared this sentiment while quoting a post by a user who had commented on the increased frequency of his recent SNS posts.

(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Sanggyun Han = President Jae-myung Lee is speaking at the Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House on the 29th. September 29, 2026 [Photo by Blue House Press Photographers] xyz@yna.co.kr (End)

President Lee stated, "Whenever all the entrenched media interests work to isolate me, distort the facts, and slander me with falsehoods and malicious attacks, it has always been SNS that has connected me to the people, helped me share the truth, sustained me, and led me to where I stand today."

He continued, "Going forward—whether through press conferences, forums, field visits, Roosevelt-style fireside chats, or even live broadcasts on YouTube—I will strive to draw even closer to the public, to empathize and communicate," emphasizing, "Politics ultimately belongs to the people." He added, "In difficult times, we must all the more listen directly to the people's voices—without any intermediaries—report directly to the public, appeal to them, and communicate with them."

He went on to say, "With even greater humility and passion, I will continue to carefully consider the will of the people, respect it, and earnestly carry out the tasks entrusted to me, treasuring every moment for the sake of the country and its people."

President Lee also stated, "Whatever anyone might say, rather than resorting to derogatory terms or harsh language that only frowns upon us in the public eye, expressing one's views with dignity can win much greater sympathy."

He said, "Winning a verbal argument does not mean you have truly won; in the end, it is the people who decide. Let us carry out small but dignified acts today with the spirit of 'Yu Gong Yi Shan' (the old man who moved mountains), all for a better world."

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