(Unofficial Translation) Thank you everyone. I am happy to see many journalists here. I am grateful to Chancellor Kurz and the Austrian Government for warmly welcoming me and my delegation. Conversations with Chancellor Kurz are always vibrant. Our discussion was once again filled with our visions for the future jus...

Jun 14, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Your Excellency President Van der Bellen, I am grateful to you for your special hospitality. It is very meaningful for me to be the first President of the Republic of Korea to make a state visit to Austria as next year marks the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations ...

Jun 14, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) I was invited to the G7 Summit and successfully wrapped up all of the scheduled events. The leaders participating from countries that are responsible members of the global community exchanged candid views on relevant topics – healthcare, open societies, climate and environmental issues. We, ...

Jun 13, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) The thick fog here up until yesterday has given way to bright, shiny sunshine today. Chief Executive Officer Pascal Soriot, I am glad to meet you here. AstraZeneca’s vaccine is the one Korea has used first and most often to inoculate its people so it carries all the more significance. ...

Jun 12, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Prime Minister Morrison, I am glad to see you. We meet again in a significant year, one that marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries. With the recent election of Mathias Cormann as the new OECD Secretary-General, Australia has helped fu...

Jun 12, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 24th Cabinet Meeting. Following the Republic of Korea-United States summit that helped turn the ROK-U.S. alliance into a comprehensive global partnership, the P4G Seoul Summit was held successfully. Later this week, I will be attending the G7 Summit hosted by the United ...

Jun 08, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) We’re holding this special meeting to check our epidemic prevention and control status a week before I depart for the G7 Summit. The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism is also joining us today to discuss ways to ensure that summer vacations are relaxing and safe. Despite some v...

Jun 07, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, decorated patriots and veterans, families of fallen heroes, Today, for the first time in the history of Memorial Day ceremonies, Seoul National Cemetery, Daejeon National Cemetery and the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan are connected via video to honor all of th...

Jun 06, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Now it is time to conclude the Leaders’ Dialogue. I again express my gratitude to the heads of state and government and representatives of international organizations for joining in this long video conference and contributing your determination so that the Seoul Declaration could be ad...

May 31, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Honorable heads of state and government, The goal of carbon neutrality is to make a sustainable green future possible. As this goal is attainable only if all of humanity makes steady efforts together, its measures for implementation should also be sustainable. A reliance on coercion, dis...

May 31, 2021