President Jaemyung Lee announced his commitment to building a nation where "citizens are the true owners and together achieve real happiness" during the State of the Nation Report, held at the guesthouse of the former presidential residence on August 13.

At the public briefing, President Lee stated, “Today, the National Policy Planning Committee has unveiled, for the first time, a blueprint for the Republic of Korea’s direction over the next five years.” He highlighted the administration’s resolve to promote unity, saying, “Politics must bring people together, overcoming conflict and division, so we can move toward integration.”

Elaborating on economic policy, President Lee underscored the need to foster new growth through an innovative economy. “Balanced growth will ensure the fruits of progress are shared by all,” he noted. He also committed to building a “robust society where the basics of life are secure for everyone,” and vowed to establish a practical and interest-driven foreign policy that would allow Korea to stand with confidence on the world stage.

President Lee promised to thoroughly review the proposals set forth by the National Policy Planning Committee and to implement changes rapidly and as fully as possible within capacity. He pledged to ensure the public can tangibly experience improvements in government policy.

Transparency is another cornerstone of his administration’s agenda. President Lee assured that all policymaking processes and policies would be disclosed transparently to the people. He clarified that the Committee’s proposals are not final government policy and encouraged active participation from diverse sectors, stating, “We will listen to voices from all walks of life, including the public, and are open to revising our plans accordingly. I ask for active engagement from every sector of society.”

President Lee concluded his address by acknowledging the unprecedented national challenges faced in recent years, expressing gratitude for the support and encouragement from citizens that made it possible to overcome difficulties. He reaffirmed his dedication to creating a country where the benefits of progress are shared by all, always working alongside the people.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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