(unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans, naval officers and sailors from around the world, Today, naval representatives from 47 countries are joining us at the International Fleet Review hosted by the Republic of Korea Navy. Jeju Island has become a place of harmony and friendship for navies throughout the world. T...

Oct 11, 2018

(unofficial translation) Honorable heroes of the Jangjin Reservoir Campaign, Korean War veterans and bereaved relatives, We are gathered here today to honor those heroes who fought in the Battle of Jangjin Reservoir. The Jangjin Battle warriors sacrificed themselves 68 years ago for “a people they never met.” Those who...

Oct 10, 2018

(unofficial translation) I was briefed by U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo about the results of his visit to Pyeongyang yesterday. I thank once again President Trump and the U.S. Government for their attentive consideration to send Secretary of State Pompeo to Seoul immediately following his visit to North Korea to infor...

Oct 08, 2018

(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans and members of the Armed Forces, Over the past 70 years, our Armed Forces have safeguarded our territory and sovereignty with impenetrable readiness. Expressing gratitude to officers and all men and women in uniform for their dedication to service, I join all fellow Koreans in ce...

Oct 01, 2018

(Unofficial translation) Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General and distinguished delegates,I would like to express my deepest condolences on the passing of Kofi Annan, the 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations. The world will forever remember his name that has been etched in the road to peace.I would like to con...

Sep 26, 2018

(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans, Thanks to your support, I just got back from Pyeongyang on a positive note. As you witnessed, we reached a fine agreement at the inter-Korean summit and received the most gracious hospitality. More than anything else, I want to stress how significant it was that Chairman Kim ...

Sep 20, 2018

Citizens of Pyeongyang, our brethren in the North, I am delighted to meet you all here in Pyeongyang. As President of the South, I cannot express in words how overwhelming it is to be given this opportunity by Chairman of the State Affairs Commission Kim Jong Un to greet you. Citizens of Pyeongyang, we are now forging ...

Sep 20, 2018

Fellow Koreans in the North, the South and abroad,   A Korean Peninsula free of war has begun to take shape. The South and North agreed today to eliminate all risks that could lead to war from all parts of the Korean Peninsula.   A joint inter-Korean military committee will be formed to enable constant consultation...

Sep 19, 2018

The 2018 Inter-Korean Summit Pyeongyang, this year’s third summit, will be held for three days from September 18. We are stepping into a new era for inter-Korean relations. What is needed now for the two Koreas is not a new joint declaration but a commitment to the faithful advancement of inter-Korean relations. Import...

Sep 11, 2018

I am pleased to meet you all. I wholeheartedly congratulate you on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Constitutional Court of Korea.It is very meaningful for me to join you who are assuming important responsibilities at the legislative, judicial and executive branches as well as constitutional organizatio...

Aug 31, 2018