In a live broadcast on Tuesday, President Lee Jae-myung highlighted South Korea's ability to maintain stable supply chains despite escalating risks from the Middle East conflict. The program, titled "Kkeutjang News," featured anchor Hwang Yeon-sil and international relations expert Professor Lee Hae-young from Hanshin University.
"While global military spending has hit an all-time high, our supply chains remain unbroken," President Lee stated, emphasizing the success of his administration's pragmatic foreign policy focused on national interests. The discussion also touched on rising defense expenditures worldwide and strategies to shield South Korea from geopolitical shocks.
The episode, which aired on April 28, 2026, drew over 1,100 views and positive audience reactions, with one viewer commenting, "The greatest president ever."