(Unofficial translation) Ulsan citizens, distinguished guests from home and abroad, I am glad to meet you all. Today, here in Ulsan, we’re holding two ceremonies: the groundbreaking for a Hyundai Mobis factory to produce eco-friendly car parts and an investment MOU signing for Korean parts and components businesses re...

Aug 28, 2019

(Unofficial translation) My fellow Koreans, With the graduation today, a total of 2,762 young police cadets take their first steps as proud police officers of the Republic of Korea. These young people chose to commit their lives to the people and country. I ask all Koreans to join us in congratulating them. I’d like...

Aug 23, 2019

The Government of the Republic of Korea has decided to terminate the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of Japan on the Protection of Classified Military Information (GSOMIA), and in accordance with its provisions, will notify the Government of Japan through diplomatic channels...

Aug 22, 2019

(Unofficial translation) It’s very nice to meet you all, the presidents of state-run universities. I think it's the first time to bring the heads of national universities from all parts of the country together at Cheong Wa Dae. I’d like to express my gratitude for sparing some of your precious time. I’ve invited you ...

Aug 22, 2019

(Unofficial trnaslation) I am glad to meet you all. We're here today with officials from relevant companies and research institutes at this signing ceremony for new investments in carbon fiber. In particular, we are also joined by students studying carbon engineering and new materials as well as those attending Meist...

Aug 20, 2019

(Unofficial translation) As I explained in my Liberation Day speech, the peace economy is a key challenge and opportunity for our future. The initiative is also globally significant as it would dismantle the last remaining Cold War regime on earth and build a new order of peace and prosperity. At the same time, it is ...

Aug 19, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans, decorated patriots who dedicated themselves to the nation’s independence, their relatives and Korean compatriots abroad, As we mark the centenary of both the March First Independence Movement and the founding of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea this year, I fi...

Aug 15, 2019

“I am living proof. ” Today marks the National Day to Honor Japanese Military Comfort Women Victims. We are observing the second anniversary since it was designated as a national commemorative day last year. We are able to honor the comfort women victims thanks to the late grandmother Kim Hak-sun making her first testi...

Aug 14, 2019

(Unofficial translation) Korea’s Liberation Day is just three days away. Its significance is all the more salient because this year marks the 100th anniversary of both the March First Independence Movement and the founding of the Provisional Republic of Korea Government. As a victim of great suffering from Japanese im...

Aug 12, 2019

(Unofficial translation) I am glad to meet you all. We’ve convened a plenary meeting of the National Economic Advisory Council, the first for this newly appointed Council. Its significance is all the more special at a time when our economy is faced with a grave situation. Esteemed professionals from various sectors, in...

Aug 08, 2019