[Unofficial Translation] Following our meeting in New York last September, it is a great pleasure to see you again, President Mirziyoyev, here in Tashkent on the occasion of my state visit to Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is one of the few Special Strategic Partners of Korea. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties ...

Jun 14, 2024

[Unofficial Translation] It is a pleasure to meet you all. Whenever I travel abroad, I find that countries around the world are very keen on supporting young people in starting their own businesses. The reason is because all businesses are initiated by young people. Even globally respected companies such as J...

Jun 13, 2024

[Unofficial Translation] It is very meaningful to pay a state visit to Kazakhstan in this special year, marking the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Strategic Partnership between Korea and Kazakhstan. I extend my deep gratitude to President Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan for their warm welcome....

Jun 12, 2024

[Unofficial Translation] It is a pleasure to meet you. This year is special, as it marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Strategic Partnership between our countries—making this state visit all the more meaningful. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, Korea and Kazakhsta...

Jun 12, 2024

[Unofficial Translation] It is a great pleasure to visit Turkmenistan for the first time since I entered into office. I would like to extend my deep gratitude to President Berdimuhamedov and the people of Turkmenistan for inviting me as a state guest and providing me with a warm welcome. Since the establishme...

Jun 10, 2024

[Unofficial Translation] My fellow Koreans, decorated patriots and veterans and the families of fallen heroes, Today marks the 69th Memorial Day. We are gathered here to remember and honor the noble sacrifices of those who have defended our free Republic of Korea. With the utmost reverence, I pay heartfelt...

Jun 06, 2024

[Unofficial Translation] My fellow Koreans, persons of national merit involved in the May 18 Democratization Movement, and bereaved families, This May, the retusa fringe trees are again in full bloom, covering the streets of Gwangju with their petals. These snow-white flowers are reminiscent of the rice balls ...

May 18, 2024

[Unofficial Translation] We have reached the end of the third Summit for Democracy. I am pleased that we had a very successful meeting. I extend my gratitude to the honorable leaders and government representatives as well as to the representatives of civil society and the private sector. I also would like to...

Mar 20, 2024

[Unofficial Translation] [Opening Remarks] Honorable leaders, and global citizens who cherish democracy, I would like to welcome you to this session held under the theme of “Technology, Elections, and Mis-/Dis-information.” Today, the world is facing an unprecedented poly-crisis. Even before t...

Mar 20, 2024

Honorable global leaders, I welcome all of you to the Third Summit for Democracy. At the previous two Summits, we examined our response to global crises that threaten democracy. We affirmed our collective commitment to safeguard it. Today, we have come together again to ponder on 'Democracy for Future Generatio...

Mar 20, 2024