Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 51st Cabinet Meeting
(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 51st Cabinet Meeting. We are all going through a difficult time due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Especially, I want to extend my sympathy and encouragement to SMEs, small- and microbusiness owners and the self-employed who are bearing the brunt of the economic dama...
Oct 07, 2020
Message from President Moon Jae-in on World Korean Day
(Unofficial Translation) Today marks World Korean Day. Every year on this day, I have met overseas Koreans from many parts of the globe and exchanged gratifying greetings with them. This year, however, I present my compliments to you online instead of meeting in person. I wonder how you have observed Chuseok and how...
Oct 05, 2020
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with His Senior Secretaries
(Unofficial Translation) A very regretful and unfortunate incident happened. It was something that should not have occurred even given our state of national division. Irrespective of how the victim drifted into North Korean waters, I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to his bereaved relatives for their brok...
Sep 28, 2020
Address by President Moon Jae-in at 72nd Armed Forces Day
(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, our men and women in uniform, We are holding the 72nd Armed Forces Day ceremony here at the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command for the first time in history. Today, I am very pleased to celebrate Armed Forces Day with special warfare troops and present a future...
Sep 25, 2020
Address by President Moon Jae-in at 75th Session of United Nations General Assembly
(Unofficial Translation) Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General and Distinguished Delegates, Humanity has overcome a myriad of crises to date to build a civilization we live in today. Although we are now in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis, humanity will surely once again make astonishing strides toward a tomorrow...
Sep 23, 2020
Address by President Moon Jae-in at High-Level Meeting to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations
(Unofficial Translation) Mr. President, Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, I find it meaningful to take part in the High-Level Meeting to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations, where we will reflect on the crucial journey taken by the UN during the past 75 years and prepare for a new fut...
Sep 21, 2020
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 2nd Strategy Meeting on Reforming National Intelligence Service, Prosecution and Police
(Unofficial Translation) During the process of surmounting the COVID-19 pandemic, the police, the prosecution and the National Intelligence Service have been doing everything possible. The police and the prosecution have established a collaborative system with local governments and have been preemptively responding ...
Sep 21, 2020
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 1st Youth Day Ceremony
(Unofficial Translation) Respectful Fellow Koreans and young people, Today marks Korea’s first Youth Day. According to “the Framework Act on Young Adults,” the third Saturday in September of each year will be observed as the Youth Day, a day our young people have chosen themselves. We have d...
Sep 19, 2020
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with Leaders of Korean Buddhism
(Unofficial Translation) The COVID-19 situation has prevented us from meeting for a long time. We are joined by the Venerable Wonhaeng, President of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and Chair of the Association of Korean Buddhist Orders; the Venerable Mundeok, President of the Cheontae Order of Korean Buddhism and...
Sep 18, 2020
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Smart Green Industrial Complex
(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, residents of Gyeongsangnam-do Province and Changwon City, We have to prevail over COVID-19 and, at the same time, preserve the economy. We have to achieve even greater prosperity with a new economy, not simply recover from the current difficulties. The Changwon National...
Sep 17, 2020