President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that livestreamed government policy briefings have drawn strong public interest, joking that some viewers find them “more entertaining than Netflix,” as his administration pushes for greater transparency in state affairs.

Axar.az informs, citing Korea Herald, speaking at a Cabinet meeting held in Sejong, Lee said opening policy briefings to the public is essential to ensuring people-centered governance and strengthening popular sovereignty.

“State affairs must be transparently disclosed to the public,” Lee said. “Only then can governance truly reflect the will of the people.”

The president acknowledged that the new format may be uncomfortable for civil servants accustomed to closed-door briefings, but argued that open scrutiny and collective input are necessary to build public trust in government policy.

Lee reiterated the message during policy briefings later in the day, telling officials that they are paid by taxpayers and serve the public rather than their superiors. He stressed that policy reports should therefore be presented openly to citizens.

“With public interest rising, livestream viewership is likely to be high,” Lee said. “There’s even talk that these briefings are more entertaining than Netflix. The fact that people are paying closer attention to state affairs is a positive sign.”