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President Lee Jae-myung Vows to 'Sprint Forward' in Lunar New Year Message

Kagi News | 2026-02-17 04:59 UTC | source

🧧 On February 17, President Lee Jae-myung posted a message on SNS (X) to mark the Lunar New Year, defining the presidency not as 'power' but as the 'authority to work' and expressing his commitment to driving national affairs 12378910. He presented a "proper world" as his earnest wish, stating his goal to create a society where people do not suffer from injustice or unfairness 2367.

The President also emphasized that "the opportunity to change South Korea has now arrived." He listed tasks such as overcoming the 'Real Estate Republic,' building a safe and peaceful country, creating a fair and rational society, and fostering growth and development, vowing to "exert every ounce of energy and save every second" to achieve them 6789410. These messages were reportedly delivered alongside his Lunar New Year greetings 38.

President Lee Jae-myung speaks at a Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House on the 10th. / News1
President Lee Jae-myung speaks at a Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House on the 10th. / News1 — News1

Sources

  1. 李대통령 “권력이 아니라 일할 권한…이제 전력질주만 남았다” [etnews.com] (2026-02-17)
  2. 李대통령 "제대로 된 세상이 제 간절한 소원…전력 질주만 남아" [yna.co.kr] (2026-02-17)
  3. 이 대통령 "대통령 되려고 된 것 아냐…제대로 된 세상이 제 소원" [mbn.co.kr] (2026-02-17)
  4. 李 “대통령 되려고 된 것 아냐... 부동산 공화국 극복 등에 사력” [chosun.com] (2026-02-17)
  5. 李 대통령 “대통령 되려고 된 것 아냐… 하고픈 일 있어” [chosun.com] (2026-02-17)
  6. 李 “대통령 되려고 된것 아냐…부동산공화국 극복-공정 세상 사력 다할것” [donga.com] (2026-02-17)
  7. 이 대통령 "부동산 공화국 극복하는데 촌음까지 아껴 사력 다할 것" [newsis.com] (2026-02-17)
  8. 이 대통령 "부동산공화국 극복 사력 다할 것" [yonhapnewstv.co.kr] (2026-02-17)
  9. “대한민국 바꿀 기회, 부동산공화국 극복 사력 다할 것”…이재명 대통령 설날에도 SNS [mk.co.kr] (2026-02-17)
  10. 李대통령 "부동산공화국 극복, 성장·발전에 사력…전력질주만 남아" [hankyung.com] (2026-02-17)

Highlights

  1. SNS Post: On the day of the Lunar New Year, the President posted a message titled 'Wish Fulfillment' on X (formerly Twitter). After offering New Year's blessings ('May everyone's wishes come true'), he reportedly began by saying, "I also had a wish" 173.
  2. Political Path: The President wrote that even 20 years ago, when running for Mayor of Seongnam, he appealed for the 'authority to work' rather than 'power' 3.
  3. Real Estate Mention: The message included the expression 'Real Estate Republic,' and his determination to overcome it was repeatedly mentioned in various reports 4678910.
  4. Expression and Narrative: He wrote that he came this far with 'only one wish' while 'crossing countless ridges of death,' adding, "Now that the opportunity has arisen, why would I not do that desperate work?" 67.
  5. Appeal to the Public: The President reportedly asked the public to join him in creating a 'country where everyone is happy together' 7.

Thanks to the grace of the people, I have fulfilled my wish. Now, all that remains is to sprint forward.

— Lee Jae-myung — 뉴시스
newsis.com

Perspectives

President Lee Jae-myung: Defined the presidency as the 'authority to work' rather than 'power,' expressing his will to push forward with national tasks.

President Lee Jae-myung: Stated he would 'save every second' to focus on goals including overcoming the 'Real Estate Republic,' safety, peace, fairness, rationality, growth, and development.

Chosun Ilbo Report: Reported that the President explained his motivation for seeking the presidency by saying he 'did not become president just for the sake of being president.'