President Lee Jae Myung was captured in the cafeteria holding an entire soup bowl in his hands.
The image of him drinking soup directly from the bowl has set the internet abuzz.
This single photo released by the Presidential Office has become the center of attention as an unexpected 'proof shot'.
Chugging with His Face Covered... An Unusual Presidential Dining Scene
On the 14th, President Jae Myung Lee had lunch with the 70th batch of newly appointed Grade 5 public officials at the National Human Resources Development Institute in Jincheon, Chungbuk.
He shared a meal with the new Grade 5 public officials.
However, the president's demeanor captured during the meal that day was unusual.
In the photo released by the Presidential Office on the 15th, President Lee was
drinking soup by holding the bowl whole in the cafeteria like any other office worker.
His face was completely covered by the bowl, making it difficult to recognize at a glance who the president was.
This is considered a very unusual scene.
Typically, photographs of the president are composed to make the president stand out among those around him,
or to highlight his image as a leader managing state affairs.
However, this photo captures a more relaxed and human side, rather than formality,
and is being received as refreshing by many.
The 'Presidential Drinking Shot' Craze... "Where Are You Hiding?"
As soon as this photo was released, it was nicknamed the 'Presidential Drinking Shot'
and quickly went viral on online communities and social media.
Search results for Drinking Shot on social media X.
President Lee Jae Myung, who often shared moments from his daily life.President Lee Jae Myung, who often shared moments from his daily life.President Lee Jae Myung, who often shared moments from his daily life.
Although President Lee Jae Myung has often shared candid moments from his daily life,
it appears that the 'drinking shot' has made him feel even more approachable to the public.
Under the theme 'The Era of Sovereignty of the People: The Path of a Public Official,' he spoke for about 20 minutes,
and then spent as much as 40 minutes answering questions from the trainees.
It was only the second time since former President Roh Moo Hyun in 2005 that a sitting president has given a special lecture to probationary Grade 5 officials,
demonstrating President Lee's interest in and expectations for future public officials.
When one trainee asked, "If you were an interviewer, what kind of public official would you want to select?"
President Lee responded, "People's hearts are written on their faces," emphasizing the importance of "a kind heart and a sense of responsibility as a public official."
Even in his candid moment of drinking soup,
he stressed the true values of public service, leaving a lasting impression on future public officials.
What did you think of President Lee Jae Myung's 'drinking shot'?
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