SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday reaffirmed his opposition over ending the livestreams of Cabinet meetings, saying he is open to all opinions exchanged during the meetings.
Lee's remarks came just days after he wrote on his X account that he disagrees with a need to end the livestreams, calling a recent new report on alleged calls from Cabinet members to end them a "false claim."
This Sept. 29, 2026, file photo shows President Lee Jae Myung presiding over a Cabinet meeting held at Cheong Wa Dae. (Yonhap)
"It is difficult to understand why they are pressing against disclosing part of the Cabinet meetings by even lying that 'Cabinet members cannot speak up because the meetings are public,'" the president wrote in a message on X.
He also shared a YouTube broadcast opposing such calls and introducing cases in which Lee embraces opposing opinions from Cabinet members during the meetings.
"I have intentionally increased the number of participants by a significant number to listen to various opinions regarding state affairs," Lee said.
"I have always liked debates and especially respected people who propose opposing views," he said, adding he has always emphasized the role of people with opposing views to prevent problems within an organization.
President Lee Jae Myung (R) speaks during a Cabinet meeting held at Cheong Wa Dae on Oct. 13, 2026. (Yonhap)
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