Overview

• On June 25, Lee renewed his commitment on Facebook to build a peace regime on the peninsula as South Korea marked the 75th anniversary of the war’s outbreak.
• He announced a government review to ensure adequate compensation for service members, veterans and civilians who made extraordinary sacrifices during the conflict.
• The Cabinet approved decrees extending temporary fuel tax relief and lowering tariffs on goods such as liquefied petroleum gas and mackerel to shield the vulnerable from external crises.
• Lee became the first South Korean president to visit Sorokdo National Hospital, honoring Hansen’s disease patients and calling for an end to societal prejudice.
• In Gwangju, he hosted a live debate on the proposed Muan-gun air base relocation to gather public input on regional development concerns.