(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, the Honorable Speaker Park Byeong-seug and distinguished members of the National Assembly, I am filled with deep emotions as – with six months left in my term – I am delivering my last speech before the National Assembly. Throughout my presidency, national cri...

Oct 25, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, space scientists and engineers, The Nuri flight test has been completed. I am proud of it. It is unfortunate that the launch fell short of perfectly achieving its goal, but – for a first launch – the outcome was remarkable. From the launch controls, the liftoff, midair ...

Oct 21, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, distinguished guests from home and abroad, Today, the defense industry capabilities of 440 businesses from 28 countries have been brought together and put on display here. The defense industry has helped defend the land, skies and waters of our territory and partnered wit...

Oct 20, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Good afternoon, everyone. Prior to the COP26 summit to be hosted by the United Kingdom, we have convened this crucial meeting to effectively decide on the 2050 carbon neutrality scenarios and improved 2050 nationally determined contributions. I am grateful to private-sector Co-chair Yun Sun-...

Oct 18, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Good afternoon everyone. A year after the Regionally Balanced New Deal was first taken up at a Korean New Deal strategy meeting, we have convened this gathering to discuss a more in-depth strategy for balanced national development with mayors and governors. In particular, holding today&rs...

Oct 14, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 44th Cabinet Meeting. To mark Hanbok Culture Week, I – like all the Cabinet members attending this meeting – have opted to wear Hanbok. The traditional Korean attire, Hanbok represents our time-honored culture. Its beauty and unique value are being recognized...

Oct 12, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, citizens of Incheon, The hydrogen economy that my Administration has prioritized is a key factor in the economy of the future. Incheon is emerging as the hydrogen-driven economy’s future central hub. The city is becoming the center of a hydrogen supply chain with bus...

Oct 07, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow 7.5 million Koreans overseas, Korean community leaders in countries around the world, I wholeheartedly congratulate you on the 15th World Korean Day. As Koreans, the more we come together, the more strength we gain. Last year, we were not able to hold a World Korean Day ceremony...

Oct 05, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, our beloved men and women in uniform, Pohang is home to the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. This city is where the first amphibious landing operation by United Nations forces took place in July 1950, and its Yeongil Bay hosts the ROK Marine Corps Education and Training Gro...

Oct 01, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 42nd Cabinet Meeting. The spread of COVID-19 increasing in the wake of the Chuseok break as feared is cause for concern. There are still many people who cannot feel the warmth of the recovery even though macroeconomic indicators continue to show noticeable signs of an ec...

Sep 28, 2021