Lee’s Lunar New Year Message Highlights Fair‑Society Goal President Lee Jae Myung posted a video‑style address on X on Feb 17 2026, marking his second year in office and framing the holiday wish as a world free from inherited injustice and property loss [1]. He declared the presidency a platform for service, not personal power, and emphasized moral responsibility toward all citizens [1][2]. The address, also released on Feb 16 2026, featured Lee in hanbok beside first lady Kim Hea‑Kyung, reinforcing his “president for all” branding [2]. Both releases thanked the public for restoring normalcy after months of unrest and called for continued solidarity [2].

Commitments Target Real‑Estate, Safety, and Rational Governance Lee pledged concrete actions to correct distortions in the real‑estate market, promising policies that curb speculation and protect homebuyers [1]. He vowed to enhance public safety, aiming to build a peaceful nation where citizens feel secure in daily life [1]. The president also stressed the need for a rational, evidence‑based approach to governance, linking fairness with transparent decision‑making [1]. These priorities align with his broader vision of a just, compassionate society [2].

Background: Office Assumed After 2024 Political Crisis Lee assumed the presidency in June 2025 following a turbulent period sparked by former President Yoon Suk‑yeol’s failed martial‑law attempt in Dec 2024 and subsequent impeachment proceedings [1][2]. The crisis disrupted governance and heightened public demand for stability, which Lee cites as the backdrop for his reform agenda [2]. His recent town‑hall appearance in Changwon on Feb 6 2026 illustrated ongoing outreach to citizens amid these reforms [1].