The Greatness of the Ordinary: Article by President Moon Jae-in, Contributed to FAZ (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung)
(Unofficial translation) “The Greatness of the Ordinary”- Reflecting on the new world order 1. Gwangju Gwangju is a city that symbolizes Korea’s contemporary history. The Korean people owe Gwangju a heartfelt debt, and many Koreans, when they think of Gwangju, still ask themselves repeatedly whether they have been jus...
May 07, 2019
Labor Day Message from President Moon Jae-in
(Unofficial translation) Creating a country where labor is proudly held up Labor created human civilization. Whether it is labor suffused with artistic inspiration, skilled labor, simple labor, production work or white-collar office work – all labor is noble. Labor has also led the advancement of the Republic of Korea...
May 01, 2019
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with His Senior Secretaries
(Unofficial translation) The faster-than-expected deterioration of external conditions, including the global economic slowdown, is posing a threat to Korea’s heavily foreign market-dependent economy. Nonetheless, as our economic fundamentals are strong, the country’s macroeconomic indicators, including the inflation r...
Apr 29, 2019
Video Message from President Moon Jae-in on 1st Anniversary of Panmunjom Declaration
(Unofficial translation) It has been a year since the Panmunjom Declaration was announced on that day of overwhelming emotions. I am grateful to you all for joining us in celebrating its first anniversary. We are entitled to live in peace. We have the potential to set our sights beyond the Korean Peninsula and reach...
Apr 27, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Presentation for Peace Economy Vision Strategy (8th Stop of Nationwide Economic Tour: Gangwon-do Province)
(Unofficial translation)Fellow Koreans and residents of Gangwon-do Province, I am pleased to meet you all. Gangwon-do is where people and nature harmonize together. It is where the people show concern for neighbors and look after nature with unassuming minds. Meandering hills merge together to become tall and steep m...
Apr 26, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Joint Press Conference Following Korea-Kazakhstan Summit
(Unofficial Translation) First and foremost, I am truly grateful to President Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan for inviting me as a state guest and warmly welcoming me and my delegation. This year is significant as it marks the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership established between Kazakhstan and Korea....
Apr 22, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Joint Press Conference Following Korea-Uzbekistan Summit
(Unofficial translation) Assalam Alaikum (Good morning)!I am truly grateful to President Mirziyoyev and the people of Uzbekistan for warmly welcoming me and my delegation.I am pleased to see President Mirziyoyev again; he is like a brother to me. Your Excellency is leading Uzbekistan’s new development with reform polic...
Apr 19, 2019
Address by President Moon Jae-in at Legislative Chamber of Republic of Uzbekistan
(Unofficial translation)Distinguished people of Uzbekistan, Chairman of the Senate Nigmatilla Yuldashev, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber Nuriddinjon Ismailov and members of the Supreme Assembly,I am honored to have this chance to speak at the Legislative Chamber of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the first time for a pr...
Apr 19, 2019
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Joint Press Conference Following Korea-Turkmenistan Summit
(Unofficial translation) Thank you. I am truly grateful to President Berdimuhamedov and the people of Turkmenistan for warmly welcoming me and my delegation.This is my first visit to Central Asia after my inauguration. Central Asia is a region holding longstanding connections with Korea from ancient times. Among the ...
Apr 17, 2019
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Meeting with His Senior Secretaries
(Unofficial translation) Last week’s ROK-U.S. Summit provided the ground for close strategic dialogue between allies on how to steadily implement the peace process on the Korean Peninsula by eliminating the uncertainties posed in the wake of the 2nd U.S.-DPRK Summit in Hanoi and reviving the momentum of dialog...
Apr 15, 2019