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Lee's Livestreamed Presidency Draws Mixed Reactions

President Lee Jae Myung launched his own YouTube channel, President's Y, with its first episode airing Thursday, spending most of the 30-minute conversation with a female interviewer, the Korea Times reports. The Korea Times also notes Lee uploads social media posts late into the night and issues instructions to ministers at Cabinet meetings livestreamed every Tuesday, describing him as "a remarkably busy man" but arguing that "Korea goes nowhere" despite his efforts. Meanwhile, Yonhap reports that Lee's chief secretary for political affairs has offered to resign, adding to the political turbulence surrounding his presidency. Korean netizens have not been prominently quoted in these reports, but the Korea Times' critical editorial stance suggests public debate over the effectiveness and style of Lee's livestreamed governance.

  1. Perils of livestreamed presidency Korea Times · 2026-11-06
  2. Despite Lee's hard work, Korea goes nowhere Korea Times · 2026-11-05
  3. Presidential secretary for political affairs offers to resign Yonhap · 2026-11-06

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