President Lee Jae Myung is launching a new YouTube show to communicate directly with the public, answering citizens’ questions and explaining government policies in a more informal setting, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday.
The program, titled “The President’s Y,” will debut Thursday at 9 p.m. on two YouTube channels: Lee+Imagine, operated by state-run broadcaster KTV, and Lee Jae Myung TV, the president’s official YouTube channel.
Since taking office, Lee has held 23 news conferences or informal meetings with reporters and has regularly communicated with the public through social media, according to the presidential office.
“Building on these efforts, we have created a program to answer the public’s questions and explain government policies through YouTube, one of the new media platforms,” Senior Presidential Secretary for Public Relations and Communication Seong Ghi-hong said during a press briefing at the Chunchugwan press center in Seoul.
The program’s title reflects Lee’s push to expand his online outreach while offering a glimpse into the reasoning behind his decisions.
“Y is the first letter of YouTube. The name reflects our intention to communicate with the public in more diverse and in-depth ways through YouTube’s Y, building on our communication through X, formerly Twitter,” Seong said. “Y also represents ‘why,’ reflecting our intention to fully explain the president’s thinking and the reasons behind his policy decisions and approach to governing.”
