Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on 74th Armed Forces Day
My fellow Koreans, members of the Armed Forces, distinguished guests, I sincerely congratulate you on the 74th Armed Forces Day. Today we come together to express our deepest respect to our heroes who sacrificed their lives to defend the freedom of our nation. My profound gratitude and respect also go to the f...
Oct 01, 2022
Freedom and Solidarity: Answers to the Watershed Moment
Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, Distinguished delegates, I offer my sincere congratulations to His Excellency Mr. Csaba Kőrösi for assuming the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly. I hope that the 77th session of the UNGA, under your leadership, will bring together the wisdom of eac...
Sep 21, 2022
Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on Korea’s 77th Liberation Day
My beloved fellow Koreans, 7.5 million compatriots living abroad, Today we mark the 77th Liberation Day. I express my deepest gratitude and respect to our fallen forebears and patriots who sacrificed themselves for our independence. I also wish to convey my utmost respect to their families as well. As inscribe...
Aug 15, 2022
Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on the 67th Memorial Day
My Fellow Koreans, The 2.4 million decorated patriots and veterans and the families of the fallen, Today marks the 67th Memorial Day. Here at Seoul National Cemetery rest the fallen patriots who sacrificed their very lives to fight for Korea’s independence, to defend the free Republic of Korea against comm...
Jun 06, 2022
Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on the 42nd Anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement
My Fellow Koreans, Those bestowed with the order of national merit for the part they played in the May 18 Democratization Movement, The families of hose who lost their precious lives. Today, I am with you here in Gwangju, sacred ground for Korea’s democratization. This is the first National Remembrance Day ...
May 18, 2022
Inaugural Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol
My fellow Koreans, Seven and a half million fellow compatriots living overseas Fellow citizens around the world, I stand before you today, humbled by the trust and responsibility that you have given me and mindful of my solemn duty to rebuild this great nation. It is our generation’s calling to build a nation that e...
May 10, 2022
Opening Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at 20th Cabinet Meeting
(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 20th Cabinet Meeting. This is the last Cabinet Meeting that I shall preside over during my Administration as President. Today’s Meeting has been rescheduled to responsibly deliberate and decide on bills regarding prosecutorial reform before the end of my term. The N...
May 03, 2022
Keynote Address by President Moon Jae-in at 15th World Forestry Congress
(Unofficial Translation) Your Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Ali of Jordan, Director-General Qu Dongyu of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, forestry professionals from across the world, Congratulations on the opening of the 15th World Forestry Congress. I extend my heartfelt welcome...
May 02, 2022
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Luncheon to Encourage Key Military Officials
(Unofficial Translation) It’s a pleasure to meet you all. Over the past five years, we have been working very hard to safeguard the peace and security of the Republic of Korea. For us, peace and security are the prerequisites for our survival as well as prosperity. Our military’s top commanders are at...
Apr 29, 2022
Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at Luncheon with Frontline Anti-epidemic Workers
(Unofficial Translation) It’s a pleasure to meet you. I was determined to hold this meeting before the end of my term. It is more meaningful and emotional for me than any other such gathering. I would like to express my tremendous gratitude and respect to everyone who has dedicated themselves for over two year...
Apr 28, 2022