President Lee Jae-myung’s X post draws split interpretations in political circles
President Lee Jae-myung’s remarks on X: the background behind differing interpretations in political circles and the Presidential Office’s position From the controversy over investment in Honam to views on Yoo Si-min’s remarks, see the key issues and reactions
President Lee Jaemyung posted on X (X, formerly Twitter) on the 27th, saying, “A Buddha sees a Buddha, and a pig sees a pig,” and interpretations in political circles are divided.
The president then wrote, “People often think others are the same as themselves in their thoughts and actions,” but did not specify what situation he had in mind. In response, some interpreted it as a reaction to criticism from the opposition over semiconductor investment in the Honam region, while others suggested it was aimed at remarks by Yoo Simin, former chairman of the Roh Moohyun Foundation.
The presidential office explained that the post was intended as a matter of principle and conveyed regret over groundless speculation and false claims regarding companies’ regional investments. It also asked the public to be mindful of excessive interpretive reporting.