President Resumes Duties, Tackles Key Domestic Issues After Overseas Trip

One day after returning from his 5-night, 6-day trip to India and Vietnam, President Yoon Suk-yeol resumed state affairs on the 26th by immediately receiving reports on major domestic pending issues. On this day, the president accelerated state affairs by reviewing pressing domestic and international problems, including stabilizing the real estate market, minimizing the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, and the controversy over information leaks between South Korea and the U.S. Notably, the president maintained communication with the public, as he had continuously received reports on domestic situations even during his overseas trip and expressed his stance via social media (SNS).

The president clearly expressed his determination to rectify distortions in the real estate market by mentioning plans to reduce tax benefits for long-term homeowners.

Responding to the Middle East situation, including energy and raw material supply management, was an urgent pending issue facing President Lee. Amidst the war's repercussions, efforts focused on structural improvements to the energy supply chain while maintaining the upward momentum of the KOSPI, which had reached a record high.

To improve South Korea-U.S. relations, the administration sought to resolve discord within the diplomatic and security lines and explore avenues for bilateral development. Key to resolving misunderstandings between the two nations were statements regarding North Korea's nuclear facilities by Unification Minister Jeong Dong-young and allegations of 'Coupang lobbying.' President Lee defended Minister Jeong on SNS, stating it was not a secret leak. National Security Advisor Wei Sung-lak also reaffirmed during a trip briefing that the remarks were made based on publicly available information. As the Coupang issue escalated into a matter that could affect security consultations between South Korea and the U.S., attention is focused on how President Lee will navigate this problem.

President Lee has returned to work after concluding his tour of India and Vietnam. The president is attending to pending issues such as real estate reform, minimizing the impact of the Middle East conflict, and the controversy over information leaks between South Korea and the U.S. He also accelerated plans for South Korea to become one of the top three AI powerhouses by discussing the nation's overall AI industry. Building on the achievements in diplomacy and crisis response in the Middle East, President Lee is working to resolve complex domestic and international challenges.