The era of popular sovereignty,
The attitude and virtues required of public officials, and even Lee Jae-myung's personnel principles
Talking about the path of public officials in the Republic of Korea!

"Lee Jae-myung's Public Official Theory" is the first record that summarizes the public office philosophy and administrative leadership of the 21st President Lee Jae-myung.
From his time as mayor of Seongnam, governor of Gyeonggi Province, member of the National Assembly, and then president, Lee Jae-myung has consistently emphasized that “public officials are tools of the people.”
What is Lee Jae-myung's theory of public service, as observed and heard closely by Rep. Mo Kyung-jong, who has assisted him in the Gyeonggi Provincial Government and the National Assembly, and practiced alongside him? This book vividly captures everything required of public officials in the era of popular sovereignty.

President Lee Jae-myung said, “One hour of public service is worth 52 million hours of the nation’s time.”
He likens the weight of public office to a 'banana leaf' and emphasizes that public officials' big and small decisions can move the lives of the people and determine the rise and fall of the country.
In an era where the people are the masters, public officials must maintain a humble attitude commensurate with the extent of their authority.
What Korean society needs today to leap forward again is more "Lee Jae-myung-type public officials."
We need public officials who are not afraid of failure, who listen to the voices of those in power, and who value serving the people above all else.
"Lee Jae-myung's Public Official Theory" is a contemporary question and practical guide for contemporary public officials.

That responsibility immediately leads to questions that public officials must ask themselves.
"Who do I work for? What must I protect?" Lee Jae-myung, whom I've observed from the side, has always remained unwavering in the face of these questions.
It is more difficult than you might think to remain unwavering as a public official.
Because when you rise to a position of power, all kinds of temptations and pressures come pouring in.
Therefore, in order to live as a ‘servant of the people,’ constant effort is required to fulfill one’s duty at every moment.
--- From "Entering"

Lifestyle leadership is a leadership style that always lives alongside residents, identifying and solving their problems first and most accurately.
To truly achieve this, we need to not rely on the answers in textbooks or manuals, but rather seek answers within the lives of our citizens; we need the flexibility to wisely navigate numerous variables and diverse environments; and we need the continuous problem-solving skills to seek more efficient and accurate alternatives.
--- From "Why is Lee Jae-myung a public official now?"

President Lee Jae-myung says public officials are like "little gods" to the people.
The expression "little god" ultimately means that each and every decision made by public officials is directly related to the lives and quality of life of the people.
It also affects the people's spiritual values ​​such as suffering, hope, and happiness.
President Lee Jae-myung's words emphasized the ethical responsibility and moral weight of public officials.
Therefore, public officials must use their authority properly.
--- From “The Relationship Between Public Officials and the People”

There is a famous anecdote from when I was mayor of Seongnam.
Tancheon, a river that flows into the Han River, passes through Seongnam City.
Mayor Lee Jae-myung walked here every day with his aides.
He said that he asked each and every resident he met while walking around every day what they needed and wrote down even the smallest details.
And he said that he resolved any issues that could be resolved the very next day and immediately contacted the complainant.
It was an administration that touched the skin of the residents.
--- From "Seongnam Mayor, the Beginning of the Public Official Theory of Lee Jae-myung"

Governor Lee Jae-myung creates the position of conflict mediator, which was also present in Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province.
Gyeonggi Province public officials directly mediate and adjust numerous conflicts within the province.
In situations of civil conflict or conflict between the parties involved, it is difficult to narrow the differences of opinion due to each party's position.
So, in many cases, problems were resolved by bringing in an intermediary judge called a conflict mediator.
The conflict mediator actually created many solutions.
--- From "Gyeonggi Province Governor, Experiencing a Microcosm of the Republic of Korea"

What kind of public officials does President Lee Jae-myung like to work with? Lee Jae-myung lists the following three virtues as qualities a public official should possess.
(Omitted) When evaluating a person, President Lee Jae-myung focuses on that person's 'first sentence.'
Whether it's a report or discussion on a specific topic, look at how you structure the first sentence.
Because I think the first sentence tells you how much this person has prepared and what they want to say.
--- From “Three Virtues of a Public Official”

As the saying goes, “Personnel is everything,” personnel are very important in any organization.
In particular, personnel management is considered very important in the public sector because it is one of the ways to verify the fairness of an organization.
President Lee Jae-myung has been aware of this point for a long time.
So what are President Lee Jae-myung's personnel principles?
--- From "Lee Jae-myung's Personnel Principles"

“Whether it is national, municipal, or provincial administration, the success of all work ultimately rests in the hands of public officials on the front lines.
The fate of this country rests in your hands.
“Your life and future depend on what you do today, at this moment, and from now on.”

--- From President Lee Jae-myung's speech, "The Path of Public Officials in the Era of Popular Sovereignty"