Remarks by President Moon Jae-in on Main Points of Seoul Declaration
(Unofficial Translation) Together with heads of state and government and representatives of international organizations, we held the 2021 P4G Seoul Summit under the theme “Inclusive Green Recovery towards Carbon Neutrality.” Over two days, through the Leaders’ Dialogue and 15 breakout sessions,...
May 31, 2021
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at P4G Seoul Summit
(Unofficial Translation) Honorable heads of state and government, representatives from international organizations and everyone joining us online from around the world, I am grateful to you all for attending the 2021 P4G Seoul Summit. Together with the Korean people, I wholeheartedly welcome everyone behind the ...
May 30, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Inaugural Ceremony for Presidential Committee on Carbon Neutrality
(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, distinguished members of the Presidential Committee on Carbon Neutrality, Achieving carbon neutrality is an unavoidable challenge that all humanity must take on together. We can do it. Our people have long paid attention to environmental issues and made campaigns to save t...
May 29, 2021
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at National Fiscal Strategy Meeting
(Unofficial Translation) For the second year in a row, the National Fiscal Strategy Meeting is being held amid the COVID-19 crisis. Joining us today are representatives from the National Economic Advisory Council, the Presidential Commission on Policy Planning, the Presidential Committee on Aging Society and Populat...
May 27, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with Ruling and Opposition Party Leaders to Discuss Recent ROK-U.S. Summit
(Unofficial Translation) It has been a long time since we’ve had the leaders from the ruling and opposition parties here. I am grateful for your willingness to attend this meeting called to inform you about the outcome of the recent ROK-U.S. summit and to request bipartisan cooperation. The recent summit wa...
May 26, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at SK Innovation’s EV Battery Plant in Georgia
(Unofficial Translation) Business leaders from the Republic of Korea and the United States, relevant government officials from Korea and the State of Georgia, I have come to SK Innovation’s Electric-Vehicle battery plant in Georgia as it is a symbol of our bilateral friendship and cooperation on cutting-edg...
May 23, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at ROK-U.S. Vaccine Partnership Establishment Event
(Unofficial Translation) Good morning, everyone. I am glad that representatives from health-related agencies and prominent vaccine companies from both nations are here today for this meaningful event. I am grateful to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, Minister of Health and Welfare Kwon...
May 22, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Groundbreaking Ceremony for Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance
(Unofficial Translation) Honorable Korean War veterans and bereaved families, Yesterday, I visited Arlington National Cemetery and witnessed the firm core of the United States, a country that respects individual lives and repays those dedicated to the nation and its communities with the utmost honor and esteem. ...
May 22, 2021
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Joint Press Conference Following ROK-U.S. Summit
(Unofficial Translation) President Biden and Vice President Harris, I am deeply grateful to you for your special hospitality. The Korean and U.S. leaders and their delegations having face-to-face discussions today will bring hope for overcoming COVID-19 and become a meaningful gift to both Koreans and Americans on t...
May 22, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Expanded ROK-U.S. Summit
(Unofficial Translation) Thank you, Mr. President. I’d like to express my deep gratitude to President Biden and the American people for extending such warm hospitality to me and my delegation. I congratulate the United States on becoming an example to the world as it succeeds in overcoming COVID-19, achieving ...
May 22, 2021