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President Lee Jae-myung Emphasizes Unity in First Lunar New Year Video Message

Kagi News | 2026-02-16 13:28 UTC | source

🧧 On February 17, Lunar New Year's Day, President Lee Jae-myung released a video message alongside First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, both dressed in traditional Hanbok. President Lee stated that as the "President for everyone," he would use the vision of South Korea desired by the people as his administration's roadmap and move forward "unwaveringly" 127891046.

President Lee expressed gratitude to the "sovereign people" who protected the country over the past year, emphasizing that while perspectives and thoughts may differ, everyone shares the same wish for a better tomorrow and the health of their children, families, and neighbors 7610. He further expressed his hope that in the new year, our society would move forward together on a foundation of "warm solidarity and trust" 75.

President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung delivered a New Year message through a Lunar New Year greeting video.
President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung delivered a New Year message through a Lunar New Year greeting video. — chosun.com

Sources

  1. “모두의 대통령으로 흔들림 없이”…李대통령 설 맞이 새해 인사 [etnews.com] (2026-02-17)
  2. 이 대통령 설 인사…"모두의 대통령 다짐, 흔들림없이 걸어갈 것" [jtbc.co.kr] (2026-02-17)
  3. 독도경비대부터 쇼트트랙 국대까지···‘모두의 설날’ 담은 이 대통령 명절 인사 영상 [khan.co.kr] (2026-02-17)
  4. 이 대통령 설 인사 “‘모두의 대통령’으로서 다짐…흔들림 없이 가겠다” [khan.co.kr] (2026-02-16)
  5. 李대통령, 설 영상 인사 "모두의 대통령으로⋯연대ㆍ신뢰로 함께 나아가자" [etoday.co.kr] (2026-02-17)
  6. 이 대통령 설 맞이 인사 "모두의 대통령, 흔들림 없이 걸어갈 것" [mbn.co.kr] (2026-02-17)
  7. 설맞이 인사 李 대통령 “이 나라를 지켜준 주권자 국민께 감사” [seoul.co.kr] (2026-02-16)
  8. 李대통령 설 인사…"모두의 대통령 다짐, 흔들림없이 걸어갈 것" [yna.co.kr] (2026-02-16)
  9. 李대통령 부부, 첫 설 인사...“모두의 대통령, 흔들림 없이 가겠다” [chosun.com] (2026-02-16)
  10. 李대통령 부부, 설 인사…“‘모두의 대통령’으로서 흔들림 없이 가겠다” [donga.com] (2026-02-16)

Highlights

  1. Video Composition: The video featured various locations and figures, including the Dokdo Guard and national short track speed skaters, broadening the message of a "Lunar New Year for everyone" 3.
  2. Release Method: On Lunar New Year's Day, the Office of the President (provided by the Blue House) released the couple's holiday greeting video. Some reports noted that the message was delivered in the form of a YouTube video 8104.
  3. Awareness of Current Issues: President Lee mentioned the pace of change over the past year, stating that "everything is finding its place faster than expected" 6107.
  4. Expression Details: The greeting included the phrase "the morning of the Byeong-o year Lunar New Year holiday," and he pledged to be a president who "embraces and serves all citizens" 674.

I will take each step unwaveringly, using the image of the Republic of Korea that the people desire as my roadmap.

— President Lee Jae-myung — 이재명 대통령
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