Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 20th Cabinet Meeting
(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 20th Cabinet Meeting. This is the last Cabinet Meeting that I shall preside over during my Administration as President. Today’s Meeting has been rescheduled to responsibly deliberate and decide on bills regarding prosecutorial reform before the end of my term. The N...
May 03, 2022
Keynote Address by President Moon Jae-in at 15th World Forestry Congress
(Unofficial Translation) Your Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Ali of Jordan, Director-General Qu Dongyu of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, forestry professionals from across the world, Congratulations on the opening of the 15th World Forestry Congress. I extend my heartfelt welcome...
May 02, 2022
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Luncheon to Encourage Key Military Officials
(Unofficial Translation) It’s a pleasure to meet you all. Over the past five years, we have been working very hard to safeguard the peace and security of the Republic of Korea. For us, peace and security are the prerequisites for our survival as well as prosperity. Our military’s top commanders are at...
Apr 29, 2022
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Luncheon with Frontline Anti-epidemic Workers
(Unofficial Translation) It’s a pleasure to meet you. I was determined to hold this meeting before the end of my term. It is more meaningful and emotional for me than any other such gathering. I would like to express my tremendous gratitude and respect to everyone who has dedicated themselves for over two year...
Apr 28, 2022
Opening Remark by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with Cheong Wa Dae Press Corps
(Unofficial Translation) The Chunchugwan press corps, members of the media, I’m very pleased and happy to join so many of you at this meeting. As a matter of fact, we tried several times before to arrange this kind of gathering. In 2020 and again in 2021, we even adjusted schedules with executive members of...
Apr 25, 2022
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 18th Cabinet Meeting
(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 18th Cabinet Meeting. Finally, social distancing rules have been completely lifted, making it possible for the people to return to normal life. Downgrading COVID-19 to a lower-grade infectious disease will also enable our medical system to return to its pre-pandemic state...
Apr 19, 2022
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Luncheon with Korean New Deal –related Government Ministers and Awardees
(Unofficial Translation) This gathering, coming with my term set to end in a month, has been arranged to take stock of achievements from the Korean New Deal that has been prioritized by my Administration and to appreciate the hard work everyone has put in. In particular, it is very meaningful to have with us private...
Apr 07, 2022
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 15th Cabinet Meeting
(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 15th Cabinet Meeting. Prices of energy, raw materials and grains are sharply rising across the world as the Ukraine war drags on and supply chain uncertainties persist. Consequently, major countries are all recording their highest inflation rates in three to four decades....
Apr 05, 2022
Congratulatory Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Buddhist Service for Newly Elected 15th Supreme Patriarch of Jogye Order
(Unofficial Translation) Today, the Most Venerable Master Jungbong Seongpa has been elected the 15th Supreme Patriarch of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. I extend heartfelt congratulations with my hands pressed together. In spring when all things come to life, every part of Jogyesa Temple is festooned with co...
Mar 31, 2022
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with His Senior Secretaries
(Unofficial Translation) The present is the accumulation of past history. The Republic of Korea has made unceasing progress even throughout a modern history punctuated by tribulations as well as twists and turns. Now, we have become a country with the status of a powerhouse not only in economic and military strength...
Mar 28, 2022