Yoon Orders Aides to "Further Strengthen Communication with the Public and Between Party and Government"

Presidential Office "Priority on Strengthening Policy Communication"
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President Yoon Suk-yeol on the 16th instructed his presidential office staff to "further strengthen communication with the public, communication on the ground, and communication between the ruling party and the government."

President Yoon gave these instructions during a senior secretaries meeting held at the Yongsan Fountain Garden in the morning, presidential office spokesperson Lee Do-woon conveyed in a briefing at the Yongsan Presidential Office.

President Yoon Suk-yeol is speaking at the emergency economic and security inspection meeting held on the 11th at the Yongsan Presidential Office building in Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

When asked by reporters about the background of mentioning communication between the ruling party and the government, a presidential office official explained, "It can be seen primarily as strengthening policy communication."

The official added, "Although the ruling party-government council is currently held, the aim is to further activate policy communication between the ruling party and the government. The ruling party interacts with voters on the ground and in local areas, so they receive public sentiment quickly. Therefore, strengthening communication between the ruling party and the government can also be seen as a way to enhance communication with the public."

In response to the question, "There were personnel measures related to senior officials of the People Power Party following President Yoon’s message of pursuing change. Is this related?" the official replied, "Pursuing calm and wise change is a basic principle. According to that principle, we expect the party to pursue change in its own way, and since personnel matters are handled by the party, it is not appropriate for the presidential office to comment on them."

Meanwhile, President Yoon held a regular meeting with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on the same day and, given the renewed concerns over rising prices due to instability in the Middle East situation, urged all ministries to make every effort to stabilize prices affecting people’s livelihoods, spokesperson Lee said.

Regarding this, a presidential office official emphasized, "The price issue is a structural problem caused by the rise in international oil prices, but we must do our best. Starting tomorrow, ministers of each ministry will closely inspect prices related to people’s livelihoods in their respective areas, and if necessary, related ministries will gather to discuss comprehensive measures and prepare countermeasures," the official stressed.

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