Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Special ASEAN Plus Three Summit
(Unofficial Translation) Honorable Chair, Excellencies, I would like to thank His Excellency Prime Minister Phuc for his leadership in convening this special virtual summit. I believe it is truly meaningful that we are having this meeting in such an exceptional format, at a time when extraordinary cooperati...
Apr 14, 2020
Message from President Moon Jae-in on Easter
(Unofficial Translation) We will create “new hope” to return to the “new normal.” We mark an Easter when hope is especially needed. Many churches provided minimal services, and Christians celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ in their homes. I am grateful to Korean churches and congregations for practicing ...
Apr 12, 2020
Address by President Moon Jae-in on 101st Anniversary of Founding of Provisional Republic of Korea Government
(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, descendants of the Provisional Government’s leading figures and members of the “Heritage of Korean Independence" (formerly Korea Liberation Association), The Provisional Republic of Korea Government is the root of what we are today and the Republic of Korea&rs...
Apr 11, 2020
Message from President Moon Jae-in on Report of Zero New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Daegu
(Unofficial Translation) The number of new COVID-19 cases in Daegu finally fell to zero yesterday. It marked the first time in 52 days since the city reported its first confirmed patient. This accomplishment came 42 days after the number of new confirmed cases hit 741, the highest single-day total. I extend my...
Apr 10, 2020
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Joint Meeting with Industry, Academia, Research Institutions and Hospitals to Develop COVID-19 Treatments and Vaccine
(Unofficial Translation) Today, we are gathered here at the Institut Pasteur Korea to hold a joint meeting on the development of treatments and a vaccine for COVID-19. We have brought together professionals from relevant research institutions, biotechnology firms, academia and the medical community. I am glad to mee...
Apr 09, 2020
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 4th Emergency Economic Council Meeting
(Unofficial Translation) The global economy is sliding into a severe recession. Our economy, which is heavily dependent on overseas markets, is also suffering a tsunami-like impact. We are in a dark tunnel with no end in sight. Vulnerable SMEs and businesses run by the self-employed are being driven to the brink of ...
Apr 08, 2020
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting to Discuss Provision of Emergency Financing to Businesses and Microbusiness Owners
(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to meet you all. It is the first time to bring together the leaders from all of the Republic of Korea’s private and state-owned financial institutions. This is because we are in such an emergency economic situation. We have invited you together to express our gratitude for yo...
Apr 06, 2020
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Reforestation Site in Gangwon-do Province
(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to meet you all. Gangneung’s Okgye-myeon suffered the greatest damage from the Gangwon-do Province wildfires last year. My heart is truly filled with emotions as I’ve come here again to personally see how the area is being restored and participate in reforestation work ...
Apr 05, 2020
Message from President Moon Jae-in on Passing of Korean Physician Infected with COVID-19
(Unofficial Translation) I received the very sad news that a physician infected with COVID-19 while attending a confirmed case has become the first victim among our medical professionals. I am deeply grieved and saddened, indeed. The Korean Medical Association has decided to observe a moment of silence to honor a...
Apr 04, 2020
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 72nd Anniversary Memorial Ceremony in Honor of Victims of Jeju April 3 Incident
(Unofficial Translation) Surviving victims and bereaved families of the 1948 Jeju April 3 Incident, residents of Jeju-do Province, The April 3 Incident is a deep sorrow for Jeju. It brings not only grief to this island but also immense pain to the modern history of the Republic of Korea. Jeju envisioned a genu...
Apr 03, 2020