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(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to meet you all. We are gathered here at SK Bioscience, one of the companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine, to hold a discussion with representatives from business and medical fields as well as relevant experts and researchers. I am grateful to you all for joining us despite your bus...

Oct 15, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) I am very pleased to meet the mayors and provincial governors gathered here together who are at the forefront of the efforts to fight COVID-19 and overcome the economic crisis. Aggressive and dedicated actions by local governments serve as a catalyst for the success of Korea’s response t...

Oct 13, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) Based on what we have achieved so far, the Government has eased social distancing rules, effective today, trusting in our epidemic prevention and control capabilities. We have downgraded social distancing nationwide to Level 1. However, we have decided to apply epidemic control measures flexib...

Oct 12, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to meet you all. I extend my gratitude to you for standing by those in need amid these trying times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter how common contact-free activities become, meeting face-to-face is inevitable when it comes to caring for people with disabilities, the elder...

Oct 08, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 51st Cabinet Meeting. We are all going through a difficult time due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Especially, I want to extend my sympathy and encouragement to SMEs, small- and microbusiness owners and the self-employed who are bearing the brunt of the economic damage. ...

Oct 07, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) Today marks World Korean Day. Every year on this day, I have met overseas Koreans from many parts of the globe and exchanged gratifying greetings with them. This year, however, I present my compliments to you online instead of meeting in person. I wonder how you have observed Chuseok and how d...

Oct 05, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) A very regretful and unfortunate incident happened. It was something that should not have occurred even given our state of national division. Irrespective of how the victim drifted into North Korean waters, I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to his bereaved relatives for their broken...

Sep 28, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, our men and women in uniform, We are holding the 72nd Armed Forces Day ceremony here at the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command for the first time in history. Today, I am very pleased to celebrate Armed Forces Day with special warfare troops and present a future vis...

Sep 25, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General and Distinguished Delegates, Humanity has overcome a myriad of crises to date to build a civilization we live in today. Although we are now in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis, humanity will surely once again make astonishing strides toward a tomorrow tha...

Sep 23, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) Mr. President, Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, I find it meaningful to take part in the High-Level Meeting to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations, where we will reflect on the crucial journey taken by the UN during the past 75 years and prepare for a new future....

Sep 21, 2020