President Lee calls on new PM to focus on public safety, order, livelihoods

President Lee Jae Myung and newly appointed Prime Minister Kim Min-seok held their first lunch meeting on Monday.

According to Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs Woo Sang-ho, they discussed the Prime Minister's main responsibilities, including following up on the administration's policy agenda, identifying new and long-term policy issues, and resolving social conflicts, all with a focus on public safety, order, and livelihoods.

On pending issues, Prime Minister Kim said he plans to meet with medical students and trainee doctors about a return to work.

President Lee asked him to take an active role in resolving the matter.

The President and Prime Minister will hold this closed-door meeting every Monday.