(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 53rd Cabinet Meeting. For nearly two years, we have been fighting a war against COVID-19 and have come to this point. The end of the tunnel seems to be flickering and disappearing. Once we made it over one mountain, yet another stood in our way – crises have come on...

Dec 07, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, distinguished international trading professionals, In Korea’s economic history, 2021 will go down as the Year of Trade. This year, our trade has broken the US$1 trillion mark in the shortest period of time ever. The Republic of Korea’s exports and total trade for the year...

Dec 06, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to meet you all. I’d like to say hello to the children from Nokdo Island. You’re pleased to see me, Grandpa President, aren’t you? It is my great pleasure to meet our proud young digital leaders at this place where the metaverse is being created. I was filled w...

Dec 02, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Distinguished Christian leaders and congregation members, It is very meaningful for me to join the 53rd Korea National Prayer Breakfast. Through the internet and metaverse at this moment, those from overseas KNPB branches in the United States, Israel and other countries as well as the six...

Dec 02, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Distinguished members of cooperative communities around the world, Congratulations on the 125th anniversary of the establishment of the International Cooperative Alliance and the opening of the 33rd World Cooperative Congress. As the postponement of last year’s Congress due to the C...

Dec 01, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) During the COVID-19 situation, we have surmounted several dire challenges by pooling the strengths of the Government, the people and medical professionals. We are now facing yet another critical juncture on a level unlike any before. If this challenging moment cannot be overcome, we will end...

Nov 29, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, The National Human Rights Commission of Korea is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It’s now taken for granted that we have an independent human rights committee in the country, but, actually, this precious fruit was born from President Kim Dae-jung’s determina...

Nov 25, 2021

Fellow Koreans, residents of Gyeongsangnam-do Province and Hapcheon-gun County, The three peaks of Hwangmaesan Mountain reflected on Hapcheon Lake form the shape of a plum blossom. Sprawled on the surface of this lake are photovoltaic panels that also resemble plum blossoms from an ink-and-wash painting. The Governm...

Nov 24, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) I welcome President Alvarado who traveled a long distance to Korea. Your visit to Korea is all the more meaningful as it is your first trip to Asia since your inauguration. We spoke on the phone for the first time in January and met subsequently at the P4G Summit, Korea-SICA Summit and C...

Nov 23, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) CEPI Chief Executive Officer Richard Hatchett and CEPI Director for Korea Gro Nicolaysen, I wholeheartedly welcome you to Cheong Wa Dae. I have met with SK Bioscience Chief Executive Officer Ahn Jae-yong on several occasions for vaccine issues. I am glad to see you again. In the process ...

Nov 16, 2021