(Unofficial translation) It’s very nice to meet you all, the presidents of state-run universities. I think it's the first time to bring the heads of national universities from all parts of the country together at Cheong Wa Dae. I’d like to express my gratitude for sparing some of your precious time. I’ve invited you ...

Aug 22, 2019

(Unofficial trnaslation) I am glad to meet you all. We're here today with officials from relevant companies and research institutes at this signing ceremony for new investments in carbon fiber. In particular, we are also joined by students studying carbon engineering and new materials as well as those attending Meist...

Aug 20, 2019

(Unofficial translation) As I explained in my Liberation Day speech, the peace economy is a key challenge and opportunity for our future. The initiative is also globally significant as it would dismantle the last remaining Cold War regime on earth and build a new order of peace and prosperity. At the same time, it is ...

Aug 19, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans, decorated patriots who dedicated themselves to the nation’s independence, their relatives and Korean compatriots abroad, As we mark the centenary of both the March First Independence Movement and the founding of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea this year, I fi...

Aug 15, 2019

“I am living proof. ” Today marks the National Day to Honor Japanese Military Comfort Women Victims. We are observing the second anniversary since it was designated as a national commemorative day last year. We are able to honor the comfort women victims thanks to the late grandmother Kim Hak-sun making her first testi...

Aug 14, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Korea’s Liberation Day is just three days away. Its significance is all the more salient because this year marks the 100th anniversary of both the March First Independence Movement and the founding of the Provisional Republic of Korea Government. As a victim of great suffering from Japanese im...

Aug 12, 2019

(Unofficial translation) I am glad to meet you all. We’ve convened a plenary meeting of the National Economic Advisory Council, the first for this newly appointed Council. Its significance is all the more special at a time when our economy is faced with a grave situation. Esteemed professionals from various sectors, in...

Aug 08, 2019

(Unofficial translation) I am glad to meet you all. In 2017, the first year of my Administration, SBB Tech Co. was awarded the Industrial Service Medal for its localized production of core robot components. It is a great pleasure for me to see the fruitful results of your hard work today and offer you my congratulatio...

Aug 07, 2019

(Unofficial translation)I am grateful to the Government, businesses and the people for coming together to deliver a concerted response to Japan’s trade retaliation. We must turn this situation into an opportunity to engage in a sober self-reflection and establish a springboard for the Republic of Korea to reach a new l...

Aug 05, 2019

(Unofficial Translation) Regarding Japan’s Removal of Korea from Its Whitelist of Trading Partners This Cabinet Meeting has been urgently convened to respond to the diplomatic and economic emergency situation. This morning, the Japanese Government decided to remove Korea from its so called whitelist countries. This is ...

Aug 02, 2019