SEOUL, June 10 (AJP) - President Lee Jae-myung has invited Tuesday South Koreans to help select key members of his new administration, opening a one-week nomination period for senior government posts including ministers, vice ministers, and heads of public institutions.
The initiative announced on Jun. 10 is part of the president’s broader push to build what he calls a “citizen-led government.” The public can submit recommendations through a dedicated website run by the Ministry of Personnel Management. South Koreans can also make recommendations through Lee’s official social media accounts and email.
In a statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, Lee wrote, “True democracy begins when the people become the owners, actively participating and driving change. I now ask you to choose the workers who will truly lead the Republic of Korea.”
Lee explained that the campaign will display a shift in how power is exercised, saying it marks a “meaningful first step” towards giving citizens a direct role in shaping national leadership.
Recommended candidates will be filed into a database and screened by the presidential office’s personnel vetting team. The process includes both internal and public review. Those deemed suitable will move on to formal appointment procedures.
Lee emphasized the importance of uncovering talent from all corners of society. “Please help identify individuals who have quietly devoted themselves to public service and are ready to lead with integrity and competence,” he said. He also pledged transparency and fairness throughout the process, adding that the aim is to select people who live up to the public’s expectations.
Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung described the program as part of the administration’s core philosophy. “We’re launching the ‘Real Workers Project,’ a system to back the principle of a citizen-led government,” Kang said during a briefing. “The Lee administration will do its utmost to identify individuals who serve the people, through a transparent and fair process.”
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