The Presidential Office announced on the 1st that Lee Jae-myung, President, will take a summer vacation from the 4th to the 8th. In a notice on that day, the office revealed the president's vacation schedule, stating that "President Lee will stay at Geoje Jodo starting from the weekend of the 2nd and plan the political landscape while taking time to recharge with reading and watching movies."
The office noted that "President Lee is committed to addressing key national issues, including public welfare, even during the vacation period," and stated, "The Presidential Office will activate a system to report in case of urgent matters." Earlier, President Lee also mentioned in a press conference commemorating his 30th day in office last month that "if I don't take an official vacation, there are side effects. Public officials can't take breaks officially, and complaints arise."
Jodo, a summer vacation spot for past presidents, is where the presidential villa, Cheonghaedae, is located. President Lee is expected to relax with his family but will also plan for his first summit meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, scheduled for this month. Since Trump mentioned a "meeting within two weeks," it is anticipated that the leaders of both countries will meet around Liberation Day. President Lee will hold a 'National Appointment Ceremony' as a quasi-inauguration on the 15th, the 80th Liberation Day.