Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Future Car Industry National Vision Declaration Ceremony
(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans, We are holding a ceremony here today at Hyundai Motor Group’s Namyang R&D Center together with the main architects of the future automobile industry to declare a future car national vision. Hyundai Motor Group started research and development on eco-friendly cars ...
Oct 15, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Presentation of New Maritime and Fishing Industry Innovation Strategy
(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans and Chungcheongnam-do Province residents, I am pleased to present an innovative strategy for new maritime and fishing industries in Chungcheongnam-do, the nexus of the Pan Yellow Sea Economic Bloc. Chungcheongnam-do is the province of openness and exchanges. The an...
Oct 14, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Presentation of New Maritime and Fishing Industry Innovation Strategy
(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans and Chungcheongnam-do Province residents, I am pleased to present an innovative strategy for new maritime and fishing industries in Chungcheongnam-do, the nexus of the Pan Yellow Sea Economic Bloc. Chungcheongnam-do is the province of openness and exchanges. The a...
Oct 10, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Signing Ceremony for Samsung Display’s New Investment Agreement
(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans and residents of Chungcheongnam-do Province, Today, Samsung Display and the Government of Chungcheongnam-do are to sign an agreement on a new 13.1 trillion-won investment in next-generation display panels. Samsung Display has made a bold investment decision, making its commitment...
Oct 10, 2019
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at the 43rd Cabinet Meeting
(Unofficial translation) Escalating trade tensions around the world and a global economic downturn continue to put the Korean economy in a bind. Amidst this situation, the Government is doing everything possible to create new growth engines and enhance economic vitality with special focus placed on increasing economic ...
Oct 08, 2019
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with His Senior Secretaries
(Unofficial translation) The damage caused by the typhoon is serious. There have been many casualties and a considerable number of people displaced. I’d like to extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to the deceased and their relatives as well as the families of those still missing. The Government, together with lo...
Oct 07, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Opening Ceremony for 100th National Sports Festival
(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans, athletes, coaches and officials representing 17 provinces and cities, I congratulate you with a joyful heart upon the opening of the 100th National Sports Festival. The first Joseon national baseball competition, the inaugural National Sports Festival, was held in Seoul, and its...
Oct 04, 2019
Address by President Moon Jae-in at 71st Armed Forces Day
(Unofficial translation) Fellow Koreans and members of the Armed Forces, Just a moment ago, a squadron of F-15Ks, the strongest fighter-bombers in Northeast Asia, reported nothing out of the ordinary after completing its air patrol mission over our territory – Dokdo in the East Sea, Jikdo in the West Sea and Jejudo in...
Oct 01, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Ceremony to Launch 19th National Unification Advisory Council
(Unofficial translation) Members of the 19th National Unification Advisory Council (NUAC) and distinguished guests, I am pleased to meet you all. I am truly reassured and relieved to see such Council members at the forefront of opening a path toward peace and unification. Also joining us today are Council members from ...
Sep 30, 2019
Message from President Moon Jae-in upon 'Leaving New York'
(Unofficial translation) I have attended the United Nations General Assembly three years in a row. That’s because a growing number of issues require us to convey our will to the international community and act in concert. In 2017, the first year of my attendance, our urgent task was to open the door for dialogue to def...
Sep 25, 2019