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(unofficial translation) Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who invited me to this precious event, and other distinguished heads of state and government, I am pleased to meet you all. The United Nations was born out of the ravages of World War II for the sake of the independence of repressed nations and world peac...

Sep 24, 2019

(unofficial translation) Thanks to the dedication of the United Nations and all the member states, many of the world’s problems have been solved, and your efforts toward peace are coming to fruition. I would like to convey my deepest respect and appreciation. Let me offer my congratulations to Ambassador Tijjani Muhamm...

Sep 24, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Prime Minister Frederiksen and distinguished guests, I would like to extend my gratitude to you for joining us in this event to prepare for the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit. This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the Kingdom of Denm...

Sep 23, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Mr. President, it’s a great pleasure to meet you again three months after our last meeting. Your visit to Panmunjeom will go down as a historic moment that embodied peace through action. And I have to say that I always marvel at your imagination and bold decision making. Thanks to your leadersh...

Sep 23, 2019

Honorable Secretary-General and representatives from member states, In the lead up to the implementation of the Paris Agreement in 2020, it is very meaningful that we have come together to find ways to put it into practice through action. The Republic of Korea is joining multilateral efforts to strengthen the inclus...

Sep 23, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans, The content we create makes the world happier. The topic of K-pop and K-dramas invariably surface when I meet with foreign leaders. In each and every country I’ve visited, I encountered young people who sing Korean songs and enjoy Korean webtoons, characters, dramas and movies....

Sep 17, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Despite difficulties, our economy is moving in the right direction. My Administration has been making consistent efforts over the past two years – with the top priority in state affairs being job creation. This is because creating jobs constitutes the best means to improve the everyday lives o...

Sep 16, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Let me begin the 39th Cabinet Meeting. Today’s Cabinet Meeting is being held at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology to reflect our extraordinary determination and resolve to create a strong economy that cannot be shaken. It is the second Cabinet Meeting held outside of a government bu...

Sep 10, 2019

(Unofficial translation) The ASEAN member states are making a vigorous leap forward like carp in the Mekong River. As they are all young and dynamic, their future is bright. They will create a new global order in which countries develop while respecting each other through a culture of harmony and sharing. For Korea, co...

Sep 06, 2019

(Unofficial translation) President Bounnhang and distinguished guests, I am pleased to join President Bounnhang on a tour of part of the Mekong River Integrated Management Project, a symbol of the friendship between our two countries. The Mekong is the lifeblood of Indochina, and just as its name indicates, it is ...

Sep 05, 2019