On the 8th, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung emphasized that, relying on Korea’s experience and capabilities, values and charm, as well as the strength of the people to overcome crises together, he would usher in a new era of the “Korean Dream”; he also stated that, compared to the Korean Peninsula, Taiwan is “more unstable and more likely to break out in war.”
Lee Jae-myung made these remarks during a press conference at the Blue House on the first anniversary of his presidency.
According to Yonhap News, Lee Jae-myung stressed that this year would mark the first year of the “Korean Dream” and that Korea is moving towards being an “irreplaceable Republic of Korea.” He put forward four major policy objectives.
The four main policy goals of the Korean Dream include: building a “super gap” industrial powerhouse so that all citizens and all regions of the country can share in the potential and achievements of growth; creating a global powerhouse in diplomacy and security to protect peace and foster national pride; building a normal society that follows the rules and norms forged by national consensus; and constructing a social safety net to protect the lives of the people.
When responding to the breakthrough of Korea’s assets and KOSPI (Korea Composite Stock Price Index) surpassing 8,000 points, and mentioning the risks faced in geopolitics, Lee Jae-myung said: “When talking about risks such as the danger of war and instability in foreign affairs and military matters, we have to mention Taiwan! In fact, when it comes to military security and guarantees, isn’t Taiwan much more unstable compared to the Korean Peninsula?” Lee Jae-myung added: “If we don’t deliberately provoke North Korea.”