S. KOREA'S ROAD MAP UNDER LEE ADMINISTRATION

Welcome to Press Perspective for this Thursday August 14th here in Seoul.

I'm Min Sunhee.

The presidential policy planning team has shared the administration's five-year agenda for national governance and broader diplomacy WHILE preparations are underway for tomorrow's appointment ceremony to formally mark President Lee Jae Myung's term in office.

For more I have Thomas Maresca with American news agency UPI.

Thomas welcome back.

I also have Ruy Valdes with Spanish news agency EFE Spain.

Ruy it's good to have you here.

Thomas, the presidential policy planning committee back on Wednesday disclosed the Lee Jae Myung administration's agenda over the next five years.

Do walk us through the main tasks and your takeaways.

Ruy, during that event, President Lee Jae Myung also spoke of promoting integration through politics that unite the public.

What efforts do you envision?

Meanwhile, Thomas, tomorrow, that is Friday evening, a very significant public event is scheduled to take place at Gwanghwamun Square: an appointment ceremony to formally usher in President Lee Jae Myung into the top office.

Do tell us more.

And Ruy, in light of this occasion, what would you choose to highlight as some of the achievements on the national front that the president has managed to secure within his first 10 weeks in office ?

Thomas, what about on the diplomatic front?

I know it's still very early, but what have been some of the advancements with regard to foreign policy?

Ruy, tomorrow, that is August 15th, also marks the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, and accordingly the presidential inauguration event will be a dual ceremony in commemoration of this particular chapter in history as well.

What message might the president share with regard to neighboring Japan?

And Thomas, what message might be directed toward North Korea?

Ruy, speaking of North Korea, the regime is also slated to celebrate Liberation Day tomorrow.

What can you tell us about the planned event across the border?

Thomas, North Korea is widely expected to be on the agenda of the summit between South Korea and the U.S. scheduled for August 25th at the White House as the two leaders address, among other issues, "alliance modernization".

Based on what has been shared about this term by relevant officials, what are your prospects with regard to the ROK-U.S. alliance?

Ruy, the next multinational meeting among global leaders is the APEC forum here in South Korea this autumn.

Some believe a U.S.-North Korea as well as a U.S.-China summit may be possible on the margins of this annual economic meeting.

What are your thoughts?

All right.