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(Unofficial Translation) I am very glad to meet the superintendents of education from across the country. I have been looking forward to meeting all of you from early on, but our meeting has been long delayed. There are a lot of concerns about COVID-19 with the back-to-school season approaching. I believe our superint...

Feb 19, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 7th Cabinet Meeting. An emergency situation requires an emergency prescription. I ask you to work out preemptive and extraordinary measures for both public safety and people’s livelihoods. To stem the spread of COVID-19, the Government is mobilizing nationwide capabili...

Feb 18, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) Today, the Ministry of Economy and Finance; Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy; Ministry of SMEs and Startups; and the Financial Service Commission are jointly presenting briefings. These four economy-related ministries and agencies are charged with weighty tasks this year to bring about ...

Feb 17, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) I have invited all of you as representatives of the business community at a time when our economy is struggling due to the COVID-19 outbreak. High expectations were forming as the economy seemed to pick up, but we ran into unforeseen circumstances. I’d like to share our thoughts on how t...

Feb 13, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) I am pleased to meet you all. You likely have many concerns, so I’ve come here today. Reportedly, traditional markets are facing increasing difficulties, and to make matters worse, the COVID-19 outbreak is dealing a serious blow to you at the moment. In particular, many foreign tourists ...

Feb 12, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) Today, the Ministry of Employment and Labor; Ministry of Environment; and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs are jointly presenting briefings. The briefings about their policy-related work will focus on job creation. The Government should steadfastly implement policies in every ar...

Feb 11, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) The true nature of a person reveals itself at a moment of crisis, and the genuine capabilities of a nation come to light when facing difficulties. The ability to handle a crisis is our national strength, and the civic awareness of the public is our national prestige. Even with regard to the no...

Feb 10, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) I am very glad to personally meet with Asan residents living in the vicinity of the temporary quarters for quarantining Koreans from Wuhan. I would also like to express special gratitude. When the news broke that the temporary living quarters to isolate and quarantine the returnees from Wuhan...

Feb 09, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to personally meet local residents here in Jincheon-Eumseong Innovation City and those in the vicinity of the temporary living quarters for the quarantined Koreans returning from Wuhan. I’m also very grateful to all of you. A new infectious disease – with symptoms not yet...

Feb 09, 2020

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans and Busan citizens, Today, a mutually beneficial Busan-type jobs agreement will be signed. This is the 7th mutually beneficial jobs model following those created in Gwangju, Miryang, Daegu, Gumi, Hoengseong and Gunsan. It will become the first for the year 2020. Even amidst th...

Feb 06, 2020