President Lee Jae-myung Thanks National Assembly Workers After Inauguration
On June 4, 2025, President Lee Jae-myung attended his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul. Following the ceremony, he took the time to express his gratitude to the cleaning staff and security personnel of the Assembly. This gesture was particularly meaningful as it acknowledged the support he received from a cleaning worker during his hunger strike and the bravery of security staff who prevented military intrusion during the declaration of martial law on December 3.
After delivering his inaugural address in the Rotunda of the National Assembly, President Lee and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung moved to the first floor where the Assembly staff were present. They greeted and shook hands with the female cleaning workers waiting there, including Choi Seong-ja, who had worked in the representative office during Lee's hunger strike in 2023. The staff congratulated the President and his wife, who responded with smiles, while some cleaning workers were visibly emotional.
President Lee then visited the security personnel, emphasizing their crucial role in safeguarding democracy during turbulent times. The presidential office stated, "The security staff were on the front lines during the national crisis, preventing military forces from breaching the Assembly, while the cleaning workers helped maintain order in the people's assembly during chaos. This visit symbolizes our commitment to remembering the dedication of National Assembly workers who quietly uphold democracy in our nation."
