National Affairs

President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sworn in as the Republic of Korea's 20th head of state.


His term began on May 10 and his vision for national governance is "The Republic of Korea again takes a big step forward, a country of the people where everyone lives well together." The Yoon administration's governing principles are "national interest and practicality, justice and common sense."





President Yoon leaves for visits to France, Vietnam

President Yoon leaves for visits to France, Vietnam

President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee on June 19 say farewell before boarding the presidential plane Code One at Seoul Air Base in the capital's southern su...

Jun 19,2023

President calls veterans 'heroes who made today's free Korea'

President calls veterans 'heroes who made today's free Korea'

President Yoon Suk Yeol on June 14 receives a salute from an attendee of a luncheon he hosted for veterans, people of national merit and their families at Yeongbingwan, t...

Jun 15,2023

President Yoon to visit France, Vietnam from June 19-24

President Yoon to visit France, Vietnam from June 19-24

President Yoon Suk Yeol on June 13 chairs a Cabinet meeting at the Office of the President in Seoul. (Office of the President)  By Xu Aiying  President Yoon Suk Ye...

Jun 14,2023

Yoon administration releases its National Security Strategy

Yoon administration releases its National Security Strategy

The Yoon administration on June 7 released The Yoon Suk Yeol Administration's National Security Strategy: Global Pivotal State for Freedom, Peace and Prosperity. Shown is...

Jun 08,2023

President Yoon hosts talks with ex-Japanese PM Suga

President Yoon hosts talks with ex-Japanese PM Suga

President Yoon Suk Yeol (right) on May 31 shakes hands with former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the presidential office in Seoul. (Office of the President) ...

Jun 01,2023

President pledges 'responsible, contributory diplomacy' to Elders

President pledges 'responsible, contributory diplomacy' to Elders

President Yoon Suk Yeol on May 30 hosts a meeting with members of the Elders, an international group of former world leaders, at the presidential office in Seoul. (Office...

May 31,2023

President pledges more 'win-win cooperation' with Pacific islands

President pledges more 'win-win cooperation' with Pacific islands

President Yoon Suk Yeol on May 29 speaks at the first session of the inaugural Korea-Pacific Islands Summit at Yeongbingwan, the official guesthouse of Cheong Wa Dae. ...

May 30,2023

President Yoon to chair 1st summit with Pacific island nations

President Yoon to chair 1st summit with Pacific island nations

President Yoon Suk Yeol will host the inaugural Korea-Pacific Islands Summit from May 29-30 in Seoul. He is shown here on Oct. 27, 2022, greeting foreign ministers from P...

May 26,2023

President pledges adoption of new trade norms to WTO chief

President pledges adoption of new trade norms to WTO chief

President Yoon Suk Yeol (right) on May 23 hosts talks with World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the presidential office in Seoul. By Xu Aiy...

May 24,2023

President Yoon calls EU 'strategic partner' at official dinner

President Yoon calls EU 'strategic partner' at official dinner

President Yoon Suk Yeol (right) on May 22 gives a toast with European Council President Charles Michel (left) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at an...

May 23,2023