Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Joint Press Conference Following V4-Korea Summit
(Unofficial Translation) Thank you Prime Minister. I am glad to see many members of the media. I am very pleased that the 2nd V4-Korea Summit has been held on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Visegrád Group’s founding. I am deeply grateful to Prime Minister Orbán for having successfully prepared this ...
Nov 04, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at V4-Korea Business Forum in Hungary
(Unofficial Translation) Business leaders from the Visegrád Group and Korea, I am pleased to meet you all. We have affirmed our trust while prevailing over difficulties. There are very many things to cooperate on and achieve together going forward. I hope today’s event will serve as an opportunity...
Nov 03, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Joint Press Conference Following Korea-Hungary Summit
(Unofficial Translation) I am grateful to President János Áder and the people of Hungary for warmly welcoming me and my delegation. I am pleased to become the first Korean President to make a state visit to Hungary in 20 years. Hungary was the first Eastern European country with which Korea establis...
Nov 03, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Memorial Site for Korean and Hungarian Victims of 2019 Boat Sinking in Budapest
(Unofficial Translation) Thank you. I am grateful to the Hungarian Government for having made the utmost search and rescue efforts for those passengers missing after their sightseeing boat sank. Many Hungarians showed concern for their safety as well and mourned the victims. Moreover, I am grateful to those who have...
Nov 02, 2021
Address by President Moon Jae-in at Launching Ceremony for Global Methane Pledge
(Unofficial Translation) Honorable President Biden, European Commission President Von Der Leyen, Excellencies, Throughout this year, the world has spurred breathlessly for “Carbon Neutrality.” And today, we have made yet another accomplishment – the Global Methane Pledge. I’d like to exp...
Nov 02, 2021
Address by President Moon Jae-in at World Leaders Summit for 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)
(Unofficial Translation) Honorable Prime Minister Boris Johnson, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa, Excellencies, Glasgow’s oak forests lead us into a mythical world where humans mingle with wildlife. Nature has long been awaiting us. Now is the time for us to take action and show it our affection. COP...
Nov 01, 2021
Address by President Moon Jae-in at 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) Presidency Program “Action and Solidarity”
(Unofficial Translation) Honorable Prime Minister Johnson, Excellencies, It is meaningful to be a part of this occasion where the international community commits to united action and solidarity to respond to the climate crisis. Today, many global citizens are joining us online. I believe the more each and every o...
Nov 01, 2021
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Korea-Australia Summit on Sidelines of G20 Summit
(Unofficial Translation) Thank you. Yesterday happened to be the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between our two countries, and I am very pleased to have an opportunity to hold talks with you, Prime Minister. Last June in Cornwall, we promised to upgrade our bilateral relations. I am looking...
Oct 31, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Global Summit on Supply Chain Resilience
(Unofficial Translation) Honorable President Biden, Excellencies, With the time approaching for us to return to normal life, consumption and demand for investments that have been repressed by the COVID-19 pandemic are rebounding rapidly. However, global supply chains have still recovered only half of their ful...
Oct 31, 2021
Address by President Moon Jae-in at G20 Summit Session III: Sustainable Development
(Unofficial Translation) Honorable Chair, thank you. Sustainable Development Goals have been promised by the international community. We are now striving to find ways of living that differ from those in the past and to build back better. However, we have to face up to the agonizing reality that the COVID-19 crisi...
Oct 31, 2021