(May 7, 2026) THE 32ST PRESIDENTIAL SENIOR AIDE MEETING

(May 7, 2026) THE 32ST PRESIDENTIAL SENIOR AIDE MEETING

📌1:25 Opening Remarks by President Lee Jae Myung

[First Round of High Oil Price Relief Payments to Be Completed Tomorrow]

✔ Please ensure thorough pre-inspection and public outreach ahead of the second round of payments beginning on the 18th

✔ **Continued instability in international oil prices is increasing inflationary pressure**
▪️Oil prices have risen 20% due to uncertainty surrounding ceasefire negotiations
▪️Consumer price growth in April expanded compared to March
▪️Continued inflation could place greater pressure on people’s livelihoods
▪️Weakening consumer sentiment may weigh heavily on the economic recovery
▪️Now is the time to fully mobilize efforts to manage supply chains for key raw materials and stabilize supply and demand for major goods
▪️How we overcome this crisis will determine the future of our economy

✔ **Public Participation National Growth Fund to Launch on the 20th**
▪️The world is currently engaged in a “war without gunfire” over leadership in future industries and the economy
▪️Active public investment and participation will provide new vitality and dynamism to Korean industries

✔ **Basic Act on Life and Safety Nearing Passage in the National Assembly**
▪️The legislation reflects the resolve that no citizen should lose their life due to the absence of the state
▪️The Blue House and government are asked to carefully prepare follow-up systems to ensure smooth implementation
▪️National capabilities must be united to build a safer country for everyone

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🔹Date: May 7, 2026 (Thu) 14:00
🔹Venue: Yeomin Hall, Blue House