(Unofficial Translation) My fellow Koreans, distinguished Korean War veterans and bereaved families, members of the diplomatic corps of United Nations Sending States whose forces shed blood alongside us in defense of the Republic of Korea, As we mark the 76th anniversary of the Korean War, I extend my deepest res...

Jun 25, 2026

(Unofficial Translation) Your Eminence Cardinal You Heung-sik, distinguished Guests, I am filled with profound reverence as I stand in this holy place, where the spirit and legacy of the Apostle Paul continue to inspire us. I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Your Eminence and to the officials of the Ho...

Jun 14, 2026

On behalf of the Korean people, I extend my sincere gratitude to President Sergio Mattarella and the people of Italy for the warm welcome extended to me and my delegation. It is deeply meaningful and a great honor to visit Italy on a state visit as President of the Republic of Korea – the first such visit in t...

Jun 11, 2026

It is deeply meaningful that my first visit to Europe as President begins here in Brussels, the heart of the European Union. Following my inauguration last year, President António Costa of the European Council and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission graciously invited me to visit the Eur...

Jun 10, 2026

(Unofficial Translation) A bold vision for an irreplaceable Republic of Korea is now unfolding! My beloved fellow Koreans, Having set sail amid a national crisis without even a moment to catch its breath, the government, founded on popular sovereignty, now marks its first anniversary. We have pressed forw...

Jun 08, 2026

(Unofficial Translation) My fellow Koreans, distinguished persons of national merit and bereaved families, On the occasion of the 71st Memorial Day, we honor the noble sacrifices of the patriots and heroes who gave their lives for the Republic of Korea. I also extend my deepest respect to all those who have be...

Jun 06, 2026

(Unofficial Translation) My fellow Koreans, Korean and U.S. service members, and distinguished guests from home and abroad, Today, we gather for a truly meaningful occasion: the first mutual repatriation of the remains of Korean and U.S. soldiers who fell in the Korean War here in the Republic of Korea – th...

Jun 05, 2026

(Unofficial Translation) My fellow Koreans, citizens of Busan and maritime and fisheries professionals, It is a great pleasure to join you in celebrating the 31st National Oceans Day. National Oceans Day commemorates Admiral Jang Bogo’s establishment of the Cheonghaejin maritime command center. This year...

May 27, 2026

On behalf of the Korean people and myself, I sincerely welcome Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Japanese delegation to the Republic of Korea. Four months after my visit to Nara, the Prime Minister’s hometown, in January, Prime Minister Takaichi has paid a visit to Andong, my hometown. This marks the first ti...

May 19, 2026

(Unofficial Translation) My fellow Koreans, citizens of Gwangju and Jeollanam-do Province, distinguished patriots of the May 18 Democratization Movement and bereaved families joining us here today, This marks the forty-sixth May since the uprising – May that has risen above the deep scars of state violence and en...

May 18, 2026