Foreign Affairs

President Moon Jae-in from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5 went on a nine-day visit of Europe with stops in Rome, Italy, Glasgow, the U.K., and Budapest, Hungary. 

During his official visit to the Roman Curia on Oct. 29, the president held meetings with Pope Francis and Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to discuss pending global issues such as promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change. 


From Oct. 30-31, the president attended the summit of the Group of 20 economies in Rome. He will take part in all three sessions of the event -- "International Economy and Health," "Climate Change and Environment" and "Sustainable Development" -- and hold dialogue with major world leaders on international cooperation in inclusive and sustainable recovery and reconstruction.


From Nov. 1-2, President Moon attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, give a keynote speech and speak at a session on "action and solidarity."

Outcomes and tasks of President Moon's European trip

Outcomes and tasks of President Moon's European trip

By Hong Hyun-IkChancellor, Korea National Diplomatic Academy Leading nation's diplomacy for peace, climate and economy President Moon Jae-in from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5 ...

Nov 15,2021

Photo essay of President Moon's visits to Italy, UK, Hungary

Photo essay of President Moon's visits to Italy, UK, Hungary

President Moon Jae-in from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5 made official visits to three European nations. From Oct. 28-31, he went to the Roman Curia and attended the summit of the Gr...

Nov 08,2021

President Moon returns home after 3-nation European trip

President Moon returns home after 3-nation European trip

President Moon Jae-in on Nov. 4 makes a joint news announcement after the Korea-Visegrad Group summit in Budapest, Hungary. By Min Yea-Ji and Kim Hayeon Photos = Che...

Nov 05,2021

Korea, Hungary to expand trade in promising sectors like EVs, batteries

Korea, Hungary to expand trade in promising sectors like EVs, batteries

President Moon Jae-in on Nov. 3 holds a joint news conference with Hungarian President Janos Ader at the presidential palace in Budapest, Hungary. By Yoon Sojung Phot...

Nov 04,2021

🎧 President Moon arrives in Hungary, to talk to Visegrad Group

🎧 President Moon arrives in Hungary, to talk to Visegrad Group

President Moon Jae-in on Nov. 2 shakes hands with Hungarian officials at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in the Hungarian capital. Korea.net · President M...

Nov 03,2021

President pledges to cut Korea's emissions more than 40% by 2030

President pledges to cut Korea's emissions more than 40% by 2030

President Moon Jae-in on Nov. 1 speaks at the World Leaders Summit for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, the U.K. (Cheo...

Nov 02,2021

President Moon attends G20 summit in Rome

President Moon attends G20 summit in Rome

President Moon Jae-in on Oct. 30 takes a commemorative photo with heads of state and experts at the welcoming ceremony of the summit of the Group of 20 economies at Nuvol...

Nov 01,2021

🎧 President Moon arrives in Rome to start European tour

🎧 President Moon arrives in Rome to start European tour

President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook on Oct. 28 arrive at Rome Fiumicino International Airport in the Italian capital for the first leg of the his three-nat...

Oct 29,2021

President leaves for Europe after taking part in regional summits

President leaves for Europe after taking part in regional summits

President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook on the morning of Oct. 28 wave before departing for a three-nation European trip at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, Gyeongg...

Oct 28,2021

🎧 President Moon to visit Italy, UK, Hungary over 9 days

🎧 President Moon to visit Italy, UK, Hungary over 9 days

President Moon Jae-in from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5 will make official visits to Rome, Italy, Glasgow, the U.K, and Budapest, Hungary. Shown is Cheong Wa Dae Spokesperson Park K...

Oct 25,2021