Opening Remarks by President Yoon Suk Yeol at Korea-Japan Summit
I would like to begin by expressing my gratitude to Prime Minister Kishida for his warm hospitality extended to me and my delegation. I am now the first Korean President to visit Japan for talks in 12 years. Our meeting today holds significance to the people of both countries as it marks a new beginning for Korea-Ja...
Mar 17, 2023
Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on 104th March First Independence Movement Day
Fellow Koreans, 7.5 million Korean compatriots overseas, decorated patriots who fought for the nation’s independence, Today we celebrate the 104th March First Independence Movement Day. First of all, I pay a heartfelt tribute to our fallen patriotic forefathers and patriots who sacrificed and devoted themse...
Mar 01, 2023
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM Annual Meeting Davos 2023
Honorable participants and distinguished guests, First, I would like to thank Chairman Schwab for organizing today’s event. It is my honor to be here with you at Davos Forum, which boasts a more than half-a-century history since its original founding as the European Management Forum in 1971. Davos Forum ...
Jan 19, 2023
Remarks by President Yoon Suk Yeol at Future Vision Forum in Dubai
I’d like to thank the UAE government officials here for inviting me to the Museum of the Future in Dubai and all the specialists and distinguished guests for joining us. People usually associate a museum with things from the past, but this museum in Dubai inspires us to create a better future for humanity. Albert...
Jan 17, 2023
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Opening Ceremony
His Highness Sheikh President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, and distinguished guests, I extend my sincere congratulations to you on the opening of ‘Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023.’ Established in honor of the vision of the UAE’s fir...
Jan 16, 2023
New Year Address to Nation by President Yoon Suk Yeol
My beloved fellow Koreans, compatriots overseas, The hope-filled New Year 2023 has dawned. I wish everyone a Happy New Year. Last year, we faced difficulties at home and abroad amid uncertainty in a complex global economic crisis, but we were able to overcome those challenges thanks to our people’s hard wor...
Jan 01, 2023
Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on 74th Armed Forces Day
My fellow Koreans, members of the Armed Forces, distinguished guests, I sincerely congratulate you on the 74th Armed Forces Day. Today we come together to express our deepest respect to our heroes who sacrificed their lives to defend the freedom of our nation. My profound gratitude and respect also go to the f...
Oct 01, 2022
Freedom and Solidarity: Answers to the Watershed Moment
Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, Distinguished delegates, I offer my sincere congratulations to His Excellency Mr. Csaba Kőrösi for assuming the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly. I hope that the 77th session of the UNGA, under your leadership, will bring together the wisdom of eac...
Sep 21, 2022
Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on Korea’s 77th Liberation Day
My beloved fellow Koreans, 7.5 million compatriots living abroad, Today we mark the 77th Liberation Day. I express my deepest gratitude and respect to our fallen forebears and patriots who sacrificed themselves for our independence. I also wish to convey my utmost respect to their families as well. As inscribe...
Aug 15, 2022
Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on the 67th Memorial Day
My Fellow Koreans, The 2.4 million decorated patriots and veterans and the families of the fallen, Today marks the 67th Memorial Day. Here at Seoul National Cemetery rest the fallen patriots who sacrificed their very lives to fight for Korea’s independence, to defend the free Republic of Korea against comm...
Jun 06, 2022