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(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to see you all. The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety are carrying out their very substantial duties of ensuring that justice is served in our society and protecting people’s human rights and safety as well as safeguarding their lives. In the cours...

Mar 08, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, graduating cadets of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy, I congratulate you, the spirited, patriotic and beautiful cadets of the 61st class of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy, on your graduation and commissioning. I feel reassured and proud t...

Mar 05, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 9th Cabinet Meeting. With vaccinations proceeding seamlessly, we have taken our first step toward the long journey to return to normal everyday life. This is only the beginning. The Government will prepare thoroughly for all possibilities and work to achieve herd immunity by...

Mar 02, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans and compatriots abroad, It is truly meaningful and deeply emotional that the March First Independence Movement Day ceremony is being held for the first time at this historic place where the Movement started. One hundred and two years ago today, the Korean people’s resilie...

Mar 01, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, citizens of Busan and Ulsan, residents of Gyeongsangnam-do Province, I sense the fervent enthusiasm here at Busan New Port with its sea routes open toward the world, braving strong gusts. The blue waters off Gadeokdo Island meet the sky in the distance, reflecting the dream of...

Feb 25, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Two outside participants are joining us today to discuss an item on the agenda: Superintendent Cho Hee-yeon of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and Seoul Bongeun Elementary School Principal Han Sang-yun. Thank you for coming. Let’s welcome them with a round of applause. At last, CO...

Feb 22, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to see you all. Today, we have brought together the top leaders of our ruling party for a meeting that was postponed due to the COVID-19 situation. It cannot be delayed any longer as Chairperson Lee Nak-yon is scheduled to step down soon. I am very grateful to the Chairperson for hav...

Feb 19, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to meet you all. Before COVID-19 vaccinations start next week, I wanted to visit Poonglim Pharmatech which produces low dead space syringes for administering vaccines. Also joining us today are representatives from two other LDS syringe manufacturers, Shina Corporation and Doowon Med...

Feb 18, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) I am pleased to meet government officials from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Since Minister Byeon Chang-heum assumed office, he and relevant officials have worked hard on the real estate policy measures announced February 4 and then preparations for this presidential brie...

Feb 16, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 7th Cabinet Meeting. Statistics Korea’s recent jobs report points to a grave employment situation with the number employed falling by close to one million and the number unemployed surpassing 1.5 million. It is very painful to think about people’s livelihoods eve...

Feb 16, 2021