To boost the South Korean economy, Lee Jae-myung issues his first executive order

Zhitong
2025.06.04 11:09

On the 4th local time, the newly inaugurated South Korean President Lee Jae-myung issued his first executive order, calling for the establishment of an "Emergency Economic Inspection Task Force" to boost the South Korean economy. During his campaign, President Lee Jae-myung stated that he would prioritize revitalizing the livelihood economy after taking office. He has repeatedly articulated his policy proposals during presidential candidate debates and street campaigning. At a supporters' rally in the early hours of the 4th and in his inaugural speech on the morning of the 4th, Lee emphasized that South Korea is currently facing multiple challenges related to livelihood and the economy. He stated that the new government will vigorously develop high-tech industries such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors, continue to increase investment, enhance the competitiveness of South Korean enterprises, actively create job opportunities, and strive to eliminate regional development imbalances