Will Lee Share Diplomatic Messages on Social Media in Multiple Languages?

Seoul, June 21 (NationPress) The President of South Korea, Lee Jae Myung, has announced that he will share diplomatic communications on social media in both Korean and the language of the leaders he meets, as revealed by his office on Saturday.

Prior to his visit to Canada for the Group of Seven (G7) summit earlier this week, Lee instructed his team to craft social media updates in Korean as well as foreign languages to demonstrate diplomatic respect and a commitment to open communication.

According to his office, Lee emphasized that his messages should connect with South Korean expatriates and the local populations of the nations he visits.

For instance, on Lee's X page, an update on his discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was published in both Korean and Japanese on Wednesday.

That same day, a post regarding his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was shared in both Korean and English. Additionally, a summary of his talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was available in Korean and Spanish, as reported by the Yonhap news agency.

The presidential office confirmed that Lee's social media updates will consistently be multilingual during his international engagements.

This initiative is not a temporary solution for select countries; rather, it embodies the president's digital diplomacy strategy grounded in his principles of governance.

They expressed hope that these social media efforts will foster connections among diverse peoples and serve as a foundation for diplomacy rooted in mutual respect.

On June 18, Lee Jae Myung concluded his first overseas trip to the G7 summit, participating in nine bilateral discussions and two informal meetings with global leaders, according to a spokesperson.

During a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday (local time), Lee shared a personal story about injuring his arm while working as a teenage factory worker, which piqued Lula's interest.

In his discussions with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at a welcome reception hosted by Alberta's Premier, Lee expressed admiration for the late Nelson Mandela, and the two leaders exchanged views on their nations' paths toward democracy, including South Korea's recent experiences under former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law.

Meanwhile, in a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Lee inquired about the origins of her popularity, to which Sheinbaum responded that she engages with citizens three to four days a week and maintains dialogues with opposition parties.