李在明大統領は金曜日、親の責任を国家が分かち合い、老後の幸福を支える国をつくると誓った。同氏はフェイスブックへの投稿およびソウルで開かれた「父母の日」の記念式典において、この公約を表明した。
李氏は「父母の日」に際し、フェイスブックにメッセージを投稿した。2人の子供の父親として、親は子供たちの「世界」を背負っていると学んだと綴った。
「親の肩にかかる人生の重荷を減らせば減らすほど、大韓民国は真の先進国へと一歩前進できる」と述べ、国と地域社会が共同で育児の責任を担えるよう、実質的な支援を拡大していく方針を示した。
李氏は、地域社会によるケアサービス、高齢者向け115万人の雇用創出、年金制度の改正といった計画を挙げた。その後、ソウルにある大韓商工会議所本部で開催された「父母の日」記念式典に出席。殉職した消防士や警察官の親にカーネーションを贈り、彼らの犠牲を「重い心」で記憶に留めると語った。
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President Lee Jae Myung warned on April 30 that excessive labor union demands could harm unions and other workers, urging responsibility. The remarks came amid threats of an 18-day strike by a major Samsung Electronics union starting May 21. He stressed coexistence amid AI-driven changes.
President Lee Jae-myung marked the Lunar New Year on February 17, 2026, with a video message emphasizing national unity and service to the people in his second year in office. Dressed in traditional hanbok alongside first lady Kim Hae-kyung, he renewed his pledge to be a 'president for all' embracing every citizen. He expressed gratitude to the public for overcoming last year's political crisis and called for advancing together on foundations of compassionate solidarity and trust.
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President Lee Jae Myung pledged unwavering commitment to workplace safety in his Labor Day address at Cheong Wa Dae on May 1. He stressed that worker welfare and business growth are mutually dependent. Amid AI job threats, he prioritized people over productivity.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will pay state visits to Singapore and the Philippines next week for summit talks aimed at expanding cooperation with these Southeast Asian nations. In Singapore, he will hold talks with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and in the Philippines, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Cheong Wa Dae anticipates strengthened ties in trade, infrastructure, and sectors like AI.
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Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has pledged to expand a government after-school care scheme to benefit more children from low-income families, following positive feedback from participants. Social workers and educators have welcomed the initiative, calling for wider coverage and school subsidies.
North Korea called on party members and citizens to boost loyalty to leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday, the 114th birth anniversary of state founder Kim Il-sung. The Workers' Party of Korea's newspaper Rodong Sinmun highlighted the two leaders' shared people-centered policies. Social groups held events pledging allegiance to the current leader.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for a greater role for young people in achieving national development during a meeting with participants of the country's largest youth group. The call came Saturday following the 11th congress of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League last week. State media KCNA reported Kim praising the youth's patriotism and combat efficiency.