Overview
- Lee’s first press conference will take place 30 days into his term, significantly earlier than the usual 100-day milestone
- The town hall format will allow direct engagement on livelihoods, economic stability, political reforms, diplomatic relations and social issues
- Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said the venue for the July 3 event will be confirmed at a later date
- Lee assumed office on June 4 following a snap election triggered by Yoon Suk Yeol’s removal over a failed martial law bid
- The administration has launched emergency economic measures and expanded diplomatic outreach in its first month