Lee Jae-myung: "What is Korean is Most Global...Making the Impossible Possible is Politics"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Noh-hoon] Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung has drawn attention with a post refuting claims that basic income is impossible due to lack of foreign precedent.

Governor Lee Jae-myung posted on his SNS on the 7th through an article titled "Making the Impossible Possible is Politics...We can absolutely lead the world," revealing his position on the matter.

Governor Lee introduced recent cases where Korea has captivated the world's attention, including BTS, the film 'Parasite', and K-quarantine, and stated, "We are proving that what is Korean is most global."

He continued, "As long as we break free from the defeatist complex of worshipping outside powers that was forced upon our predecessors for geopolitical reasons, and do not give up prematurely by assuming something is impossible, but continue to challenge in all areas—culture, society, economy, and politics—we can achieve what was considered impossible and lead the world. I am confident in the capability of the Korean people, their high civic consciousness, and their collective wisdom," repeatedly emphasizing Korea's high standing.

Governor Lee also concluded by saying, "Doing what is possible is administration, but making the impossible possible is politics."

The following is the full text of Governor Lee Jae-myung's SNS post.

<Making the Impossible Possible is Politics...We can absolutely lead the world.>
Hannibal crossed the Alps that everyone said was impossible and achieved great deeds.
Napoleon followed that path and rewrote history.
BTS's dominance of the global music market, 'Parasite' sweeping the world's greatest film festivals, Samsung and SK Hynix dominating the global semiconductor market, the K-quarantine that astounded the world, and the most beautiful bloodless revolution in world history adorned with candlelight—all were said to be impossible before they became reality.
We have heard the news that actress Youn Yuh-jung has been nominated as the first Korean for an American film critics' award. Her acting filled entirely with Korean language has swept 20 American acting awards, and the film 'Minari' has won 59 awards across film societies and award ceremonies worldwide. Following BTS and 'Parasite', we are proving that what is most Korean is most global.
What was considered 'impossible' not long ago has become reality through the courage, preparation, and challenge of someone among our great people.
As long as we break free from the defeatist complex of worshipping outside powers that was forced upon our predecessors for geopolitical reasons, and do not give up prematurely by assuming something is impossible, but continue to challenge in all areas—culture, society, economy, and politics—we can achieve what was considered impossible and lead the world.
I am confident in the capability of the Korean people, their high civic consciousness, and their collective wisdom.
"Doing what is possible is administration, but making the impossible possible is politics."