Remarks by President Yoon Suk Yeol in a Conversation with Innovative Future Generations of Korea and Uzbekistan
[Unofficial Translation] It is a pleasure to meet you all. Whenever I travel abroad, I find that countries around the world are very keen on supporting young people in starting their own businesses. The reason is because all businesses are initiated by young people. Even globally respected companies such as J...
Jun 13, 2024
Remarks by President Yoon Suk Yeol at the Joint Press Statement Following the Korea-Kazakhstan Summit
[Unofficial Translation] It is very meaningful to pay a state visit to Kazakhstan in this special year, marking the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Strategic Partnership between Korea and Kazakhstan. I extend my deep gratitude to President Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan for their warm welcome....
Jun 12, 2024
Remarks by President Yoon Suk Yeol at the Korea-Kazakhstan Expanded Summit
[Unofficial Translation] It is a pleasure to meet you. This year is special, as it marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Strategic Partnership between our countries—making this state visit all the more meaningful. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, Korea and Kazakhsta...
Jun 12, 2024
Remarks by President Yoon Suk Yeol at the Joint Press Statement Following the Korea-Turkmenistan Summit
[Unofficial Translation] It is a great pleasure to visit Turkmenistan for the first time since I entered into office. I would like to extend my deep gratitude to President Berdimuhamedov and the people of Turkmenistan for inviting me as a state guest and providing me with a warm welcome. Since the establishme...
Jun 10, 2024
Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on the 69th Memorial Day
[Unofficial Translation] My fellow Koreans, decorated patriots and veterans and the families of fallen heroes, Today marks the 69th Memorial Day. We are gathered here to remember and honor the noble sacrifices of those who have defended our free Republic of Korea. With the utmost reverence, I pay heartfelt...
Jun 06, 2024
Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on the 44th Anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement
[Unofficial Translation] My fellow Koreans, persons of national merit involved in the May 18 Democratization Movement, and bereaved families, This May, the retusa fringe trees are again in full bloom, covering the streets of Gwangju with their petals. These snow-white flowers are reminiscent of the rice balls ...
May 18, 2024
Remarks by President Yoon at the Closing Ceremony of the 3rd Summit for Democracy
[Unofficial Translation] We have reached the end of the third Summit for Democracy. I am pleased that we had a very successful meeting. I extend my gratitude to the honorable leaders and government representatives as well as to the representatives of civil society and the private sector. I also would like to...
Mar 20, 2024
Remarks by President Yoon at the Plenary Session 2 of the 3rd Summit for Democracy
[Unofficial Translation] [Opening Remarks] Honorable leaders, and global citizens who cherish democracy, I would like to welcome you to this session held under the theme of “Technology, Elections, and Mis-/Dis-information.” Today, the world is facing an unprecedented poly-crisis. Even before t...
Mar 20, 2024
Opening Remarks for the 3rd Summit for Democracy Leader's Plenary
Honorable global leaders, I welcome all of you to the Third Summit for Democracy. At the previous two Summits, we examined our response to global crises that threaten democracy. We affirmed our collective commitment to safeguard it. Today, we have come together again to ponder on 'Democracy for Future Generatio...
Mar 20, 2024
Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on the 105th March First Independence Movement Day
My fellow citizens, 7 million overseas Koreans, decorated patriots who fought for the nation’s independence, Today, we celebrate the 105th March First Independence Movement Day. With utmost reverence, I pay a heartfelt tribute to our fallen patriotic forefathers and patriots who devoted themselves to the cause of...
Mar 01, 2024