Remarks by President Moon Jae-in during Luncheon with Merchants at Namdaemun Market
(Unofficial Translation) I am pleased to meet you all. You likely have many concerns, so I’ve come here today. Reportedly, traditional markets are facing increasing difficulties, and to make matters worse, the COVID-19 outbreak is dealing a serious blow to you at the moment. In particular, many foreign tourist...
Feb 12, 2020
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Annual Briefings by Ministries of Employment and Labor; Environment; and Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
(Unofficial Translation) Today, the Ministry of Employment and Labor; Ministry of Environment; and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs are jointly presenting briefings. The briefings about their policy-related work will focus on job creation. The Government should steadfastly implement policies in every ...
Feb 11, 2020
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with His Senior Secretaries
(Unofficial Translation) The true nature of a person reveals itself at a moment of crisis, and the genuine capabilities of a nation come to light when facing difficulties. The ability to handle a crisis is our national strength, and the civic awareness of the public is our national prestige. Even with regard to the ...
Feb 10, 2020
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting and Luncheon with Residents of Asan
(Unofficial Translation) I am very glad to personally meet with Asan residents living in the vicinity of the temporary quarters for quarantining Koreans from Wuhan. I would also like to express special gratitude. When the news broke that the temporary living quarters to isolate and quarantine the returnees from W...
Feb 09, 2020
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with Residents of Jincheon-Eumseong Innovation City
(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to personally meet local residents here in Jincheon-Eumseong Innovation City and those in the vicinity of the temporary living quarters for the quarantined Koreans returning from Wuhan. I’m also very grateful to all of you. A new infectious disease – with symptoms not y...
Feb 09, 2020
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Signing Ceremony for Mutually Beneficial Busan-type Jobs Agreement
(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans and Busan citizens, Today, a mutually beneficial Busan-type jobs agreement will be signed. This is the 7th mutually beneficial jobs model following those created in Gwangju, Miryang, Daegu, Gumi, Hoengseong and Gunsan. It will become the first for the year 2020. Even ami...
Feb 06, 2020
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with Chair Huguette Labelle of International Anti-Corruption Conference Council
(Unofficial Translation) IACC Council Chair Huguette Labelle and delegation members, I am glad to meet you and welcome you all to Korea. I have high regard for Chair Labelle and the IACC’s efforts to make a corruption-free world and organize relevant action plans. I hope that this visit to Korea by Chair L...
Feb 05, 2020
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 5th Cabinet Meeting
(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 5th Cabinet Meeting. Today’s Cabinet Meeting is mainly for responding to the novel coronavirus. The need for close cooperation and coordination between central and local governments is integral to containing the spread of this infectious disease in local communities...
Feb 04, 2020
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting to Check Measures against New Coronavirus Infections
(Unofficial Translation) Today’s meeting has been convened to comprehensively check and discuss measures against new coronavirus infections. Mayors and provincial governors are also participating via video conferencing. Thank you for joining us. I urge the central and local governments to closely communicate a...
Jan 30, 2020
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Luncheon with National Council on Climate Change and Air Quality (NCCA)
(Unofficial Translation) Chairman Ban Ki-moon and members of the National Council on Climate Change and Air Quality, citizens taking part in the public committee deliberating fine dust policies, It is my pleasure to meet you all. I am truly grateful to you for your dedication and hard work to come up with a ...
Dec 03, 2019