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(Unofficial Translation) “The children on the ferry Sewol have bequeathed us ‘empathy.’” A considerable number of our relatives and neighbors have passed away due to COVID-19, but I have not been able to convey my condolences for every single one of those departed. Up until just several days a...

Apr 16, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) Thank you, Honorable Chair. It has been a very productive meeting, as we have discussed various cooperative measures to combat the COVID-19 crisis. You have all emphasized the need for closer cooperation not just within ASEAN+3 but in the international community as a whole. I find it very ...

Apr 14, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) I would like to thank the Secretary-General and the Director-General for their briefing and the leaders for their valuable insights. In the course of responding to COVID-19, the Republic of Korea has consistently adhered to the three principles of openness, transparency and democracy. To ...

Apr 14, 2020

(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 cooperation is n...

Apr 14, 2020

(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 prof...

Apr 12, 2020

(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’...

Apr 11, 2020

(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 since...

Apr 10, 2020

(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 meet ...

Apr 09, 2020

(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 su...

Apr 08, 2020

(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 your...

Apr 06, 2020