(Unofficial translation) Mingalaba (Hello)! I am wholeheartedly grateful to State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Myanmar for warmly welcoming my delegation and me. I am pleased to come to Myanmar, the country of one thousand Buddha statues and one thousand pagodas. The people’s smiles are gentle, and...

Sep 03, 2019

(Unofficial Translation) Bangkok is vibrant. Many boats navigate the Chao Phraya River in both directions, and the tranquility of temples and the excitement of markets blend harmoniously. I could sense the charm of Thailand, a tourism powerhouse, in many parts of the country. Thailand fought alongside us during the ...

Sep 03, 2019

(Unofficial Translation) Sawadee krap (Hello)! I am truly grateful to Prime Minister Prayut and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand for inviting me to make this first visit by a foreign head of state since the launch of your new Administration and for warmly welcoming my delegation and me. Following my inaugura...

Sep 02, 2019

(Unofficial Translation) Sawadee krap (Hello)! Congratulations on this “Brand K launching show with K-pop.” I’m grateful to everyone for being with us today, including the business leaders from both Thailand and Korea. Of special note, we are joined by our beloved K-pop stars – Weki Meki, VERIVERY, Sandeul and Ailee...

Sep 02, 2019

(Unofficial Translation) I extend my gratitude to the Honorable Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand, the “Land of Smiles,” for your warm hospitality. First of all, I congratulate you on the successful launch of the new Thai Administration. It is all the more significant because ...

Sep 02, 2019

(Unofficial Translation)The role of fiscal spending is more important than at any time before. More than anything else, we have to overcome the uncertainty of the external conditions surrounding our economy. Japan’s economic retaliation in addition to the faster-than-expected global economic downturn and trade tensions...

Aug 29, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Today’s Cabinet Meeting has been convened to decide on the Government’s proposals for next year’s budget and mid-term fiscal plan before they are submitted to the National Assembly. Japan has eventually implemented its measure to remove Korea from its whitelist. The Japanese Government’s atti...

Aug 29, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Ulsan citizens, distinguished guests from home and abroad, I am glad to meet you all. Today, here in Ulsan, we’re holding two ceremonies: the groundbreaking for a Hyundai Mobis factory to produce eco-friendly car parts and an investment MOU signing for Korean parts and components businesses re...

Aug 28, 2019

(Unofficial translation) My fellow Koreans, With the graduation today, a total of 2,762 young police cadets take their first steps as proud police officers of the Republic of Korea. These young people chose to commit their lives to the people and country. I ask all Koreans to join us in congratulating them. I’d like...

Aug 23, 2019

The Government of the Republic of Korea has decided to terminate the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of Japan on the Protection of Classified Military Information (GSOMIA), and in accordance with its provisions, will notify the Government of Japan through diplomatic channels...

Aug 22, 2019