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PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have President Moon of South Korea with us and a very, very great privilege to have Mrs. Kim. Thank you very much. Very much. We hope you enjoy your stay. We are discussing many, many important things, including, obviously, North Korea, the relationships...

Apr 11, 2019

(Unofficial translation)   Let me begin the 14th Cabinet Meeting.I am very sorry for not being able to attend the ceremony that day, but I join all Koreans, overwhelmed with excitement, in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Provisional Republic of Korea Government. I intend to reflect on its sig...

Apr 09, 2019

(Unofficial translation) It is fortunate that the wildfire in Gangwon-do Province, which escalated into a national disaster, has been brought under control sooner than anticipated. It is regrettable that there was one fatality. My prayers go out to the deceased, and I express my deepest sympathy to the bereaved family...

Apr 09, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans,Korea succeeded in commercializing 5G mobile technology for the first time in the world with the launch of commercial services by its three carriers. It is yet another remarkable feat that builds on our having been the first in the world to commercialize ultra-high-speed inte...

Apr 08, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Thank you all for your hard work through the night. Special thanks go to firefighters, police officers and other government officials from relevant agencies, including the Korea Forest Service, as well as the Gangwon Provincial Government. The military has provided a lot of assistance, and man...

Apr 05, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Newspaper professionals and distinguished guests, I congratulate you on the 63rd Newspaper Day. When I think of newspapers, the word “first” comes to my mind. Early in the morning, picking up a newspaper that still gives off a whiff of ink is a way to catch up with the day’s news “first.” N...

Apr 04, 2019

The Jeju April 3 Incident still makes us feel ashamed for standing in spring sunshine. Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon attended today’s memorial ceremony. He will comfort the hearts of Jeju and convey sympathy on behalf of the Government.Complete resolution regarding the Jeju April 3 Incident is a step on the path toward ov...

Apr 03, 2019

(Unofficial translation)Good afternoon everyone. It is significant that this expanded tourism strategy meeting is being held here in Incheon’s Songdo International City, the Republic of Korea’s first free economic zone.Korea is an attractive nation. It possesses diversity and dynamism in all areas, including history, c...

Apr 02, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Next week, I will pay a visit to the United States at President Trump’s invitation. Although the failure to reach an agreement at the second US-North Korea Summit has created temporary difficulties in terms of advancing the peace process on the Korean Peninsula, it is becoming clear that neithe...

Apr 01, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Leaders of civil society organizations, I am glad to meet you all. Joining us here today are leaders of civil society organizations that represent different walks of life in Korea. I share a sense of camaraderie with you as I once spent quite a long time participating in the activities of vari...

Apr 01, 2019