President Lee Jae-myung is live-streaming a second round of work reports from 140 government ministries, agencies, committees, and public institutions [1].
This initiative marks a shift toward radical transparency in South Korean governance. By allowing the public to observe these proceedings in real time, the administration aims to let citizens directly verify and validate how government policies are being executed.
The broadcasts are taking place at the Blue House, where the president is reviewing key tasks for the remainder of his term. While some reports indicate the broadcasts began this week, other sources said the schedule commenced on the 15th [3].
President Lee said the remaining three years and 11 months of his term are the most important period [2]. He said the goal of the live stream is to ensure that policy implementation is transparently monitored. "The people should also observe and 'verify'" Lee said [2].
The scope of the review is extensive, covering a total of 140 different government entities [1]. This process is designed to concentrate on the specific tasks and goals the administration must achieve before the end of the current term [2].
During the proceedings, the president also addressed concerns regarding corporate targeting. Lee said some companies claim they are being targeted, but he said actions are based on law and official policy [2].
“The people should also observe and 'verify'”
The decision to live-stream internal departmental reports is an unconventional move for a South Korean head of state. It suggests an attempt to build public trust through visibility and creates a mechanism for immediate public accountability. By framing the next three years and 11 months as a critical window, Lee is signaling a push for rapid, verifiable results to secure his administration's legacy.
