Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with AstraZeneca’s CEO on Sidelines of G7 Summit
(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
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Korea-Australia Summit on Sidelines of G7 Summit
(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
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 24th Cabinet Meeting
(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
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 3rd Special Meeting to Check Epidemic Prevention and Control against COVID-19
(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
Address by President Moon Jae-in on 66th Memorial Day
(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
Closing Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at P4G Seoul Summit
(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
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Leaders’ Dialogue of P4G Seoul Summit
(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
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