Beta The Briev beta is out. Free on iPhone via TestFlight — install it in under a minute.

Join the beta ↗
Briev
Live
Politics

President Lee Jae Myung to hold open-topic press briefing on Friday

President Lee Jae Myung will address the media at Cheong Wa Dae on Friday for a 90-minute press conference without a set agenda.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold a press conference at Cheong Wa Dae on Friday, according to a senior official in the presidential office. The event will run for roughly 90 minutes and will not be limited to a specific theme, allowing journalists to raise a range of issues. Seong Ghi-hong, the senior presidential secretary for public relations and communication, conveyed the details to the press.

The open-format briefing reflects the administration's intent to engage more directly with the media. No further agenda items were disclosed at the time of the announcement. The conference will take place in Seoul at the presidential residence.

Why it matters

The briefing offers a rare opportunity for the South Korean president to address a wide array of topics directly to the public and media.

In this story

Lee Jae Myungpress conferenceCheong Wa DaeSeong Ghi-hongSouth Koreapresidential briefingmedia engagement
Get the beta ↗