Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at First Session of 14th G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan
(Unofficial translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The G20 has worked hard for a “human-centered future society.” The Korean Government’s visions of a “people-centered economy” and an “innovative, inclusive nation” are in line with the G20’s goals. Over the past two years, Korea has striven to create a country where al...
Jun 28, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Manufacturing Renaissance Vision Declaration Ceremony
(Unofficial translation)Distinguished business leaders, I am glad to meet you all.Of note this day, we are joined by representatives from top-notch global manufacturing businesses, including those making products that are the best in the world. I am truly proud and feel reassured. We have achieved industrial developmen...
Jun 19, 2019
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Joint News Conference Following Korea-Sweden Summit
(Unofficial translation based on simultaneous interpretation provided)God morgon.Thank you, Prime Minister Löfven and the Swedish people for your warm hospitality that you have shown to myself and my delegation. As we mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between our two countries, I am very pleased to pay my fi...
Jun 15, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at State Dinner Hosted by His Majesty the King of Sweden
(Unofficial translation)Your Majesties,Distinguished Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen,I would like to extend my profound gratitude to Your Majesties, and the people of Sweden for the warm welcome and for kindly hosting this magnificent banquet as well as the earlier luncheon.The last Crown Princess of the Korean Empire visi...
Jun 14, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Riksdag of Sweden “Trust for Denuclearization and Peace on the Korean Peninsula”
(Unofficial translation)His Majesty the King, Speaker Norlen, Prime Minister, Riksdag members, and distinguished guests,God morgon! (Good morning!)Nobel Peace Prize Winner Alva Myrdal made her first entreaty for global disarmament right here. Former Korean President Kim Dae-jung also came here immediately after winning...
Jun 14, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Luncheon Hosted by Mayor of Bergen
(Unofficial translation)Your Majesty,Honorable Mayor Marte Persen,Distinguished Guests,Before I begin, I would like to extend my words of consolation. I was briefed on my way that a Norwegian tanker was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, and to our relief, Korea’s Hyundai Merchant cargo ship sailing nearby rescued all 23 cr...
Jun 13, 2019
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Joint Press Conference Following Korea-Norway Summit
(Unofficial translation based on simultaneous interpretation provided)Good morning,I’d like to thank His Majesty the King, Madame Prime Minister Solberg and the great people of Norway for the warm welcome extended to me and my delegation.I am delighted to meet Prime Minister Solberg once again after the PyeongChang Win...
Jun 13, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at State Dinner Hosted by HM King of Norway
(Unofficial translation)Your Majesty,Your Excellency Prime Minister Erna Solberg,Distinguished Guests,I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Your Majesty and the people of Norway for the warm welcome extended to myself and my delegation and for hosting this magnificent banquet.I'm delighted to pay a state v...
Jun 12, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Luncheon Hosted by Norwegian Government
(Unofficial translation) Your Majesty, Your Excellency Foreign Minister Ine Søreide, Distinguished Guests, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Your Majesty for the warm welcome and to the Norwegian government for hosting this magnificent luncheon. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment...
Jun 12, 2019
Address by President Moon Jae-in at Oslo Forum: "Peace for the People"
(Unofficial translation) His Majesty the King, Minister Søreide, Rector Stølen and students of the University of Oslo, ladies and gentlemen: God dag! Thank you for such a warm welcome. I am especially grateful for being invited to the Oslo Forum, which plays a key role in the international community as a mediator fo...
Jun 12, 2019