Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Annual Briefings by Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Interior and Safety
(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to see you all. The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety are carrying out their very substantial duties of ensuring that justice is served in our society and protecting people’s human rights and safety as well as safeguarding their lives. In the cou...
Mar 08, 2021
Address by President Moon Jae-in at 61st Commencement and Commissioning Ceremony for Republic of Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy
(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, graduating cadets of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy, I congratulate you, the spirited, patriotic and beautiful cadets of the 61st class of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy, on your graduation and commissioning. I feel reassured and pro...
Mar 05, 2021
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 9th Cabinet Meeting
(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 9th Cabinet Meeting. With vaccinations proceeding seamlessly, we have taken our first step toward the long journey to return to normal everyday life. This is only the beginning. The Government will prepare thoroughly for all possibilities and work to achieve herd immunit...
Mar 02, 2021
Address by President Moon Jae-in on 102nd March First Independence Movement Day
(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans and compatriots abroad, It is truly meaningful and deeply emotional that the March First Independence Movement Day ceremony is being held for the first time at this historic place where the Movement started. One hundred and two years ago today, the Korean people’s res...
Mar 01, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Strategy Presentation for Southeastern Megacity Construction
(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, citizens of Busan and Ulsan, residents of Gyeongsangnam-do Province, I sense the fervent enthusiasm here at Busan New Port with its sea routes open toward the world, braving strong gusts. The blue waters off Gadeokdo Island meet the sky in the distance, reflecting the drea...
Feb 25, 2021
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with His Senior Secretaries
(Unofficial Translation) Two outside participants are joining us today to discuss an item on the agenda: Superintendent Cho Hee-yeon of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and Seoul Bongeun Elementary School Principal Han Sang-yun. Thank you for coming. Let’s welcome them with a round of applause. At last...
Feb 22, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with Ruling Democratic Party of Korea Leadership
(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to see you all. Today, we have brought together the top leaders of our ruling party for a meeting that was postponed due to the COVID-19 situation. It cannot be delayed any longer as Chairperson Lee Nak-yon is scheduled to step down soon. I am very grateful to the Chairperson for h...
Feb 19, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in during Visit to Producer of Low Dead Space Syringes
(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to meet you all. Before COVID-19 vaccinations start next week, I wanted to visit Poonglim Pharmatech which produces low dead space syringes for administering vaccines. Also joining us today are representatives from two other LDS syringe manufacturers, Shina Corporation and Doowon M...
Feb 18, 2021
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Annual Briefing by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
(Unofficial Translation) I am pleased to meet government officials from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Since Minister Byeon Chang-heum assumed office, he and relevant officials have worked hard on the real estate policy measures announced February 4 and then preparations for this presidential br...
Feb 16, 2021
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 7th Cabinet Meeting
(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 7th Cabinet Meeting. Statistics Korea’s recent jobs report points to a grave employment situation with the number employed falling by close to one million and the number unemployed surpassing 1.5 million. It is very painful to think about people’s livelihoods...
Feb 16, 2021