(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans and compatriots abroad, It is truly meaningful and deeply emotional that the March First Independence Movement Day ceremony is being held for the first time at this historic place where the Movement started. One hundred and two years ago today, the Korean people’s res...

Mar 01, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans, citizens of Busan and Ulsan, residents of Gyeongsangnam-do Province, I sense the fervent enthusiasm here at Busan New Port with its sea routes open toward the world, braving strong gusts. The blue waters off Gadeokdo Island meet the sky in the distance, reflecting the drea...

Feb 25, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Two outside participants are joining us today to discuss an item on the agenda: Superintendent Cho Hee-yeon of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and Seoul Bongeun Elementary School Principal Han Sang-yun. Thank you for coming. Let’s welcome them with a round of applause. At last...

Feb 22, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to see you all. Today, we have brought together the top leaders of our ruling party for a meeting that was postponed due to the COVID-19 situation. It cannot be delayed any longer as Chairperson Lee Nak-yon is scheduled to step down soon. I am very grateful to the Chairperson for h...

Feb 19, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) I am glad to meet you all. Before COVID-19 vaccinations start next week, I wanted to visit Poonglim Pharmatech which produces low dead space syringes for administering vaccines. Also joining us today are representatives from two other LDS syringe manufacturers, Shina Corporation and Doowon M...

Feb 18, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) I am pleased to meet government officials from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Since Minister Byeon Chang-heum assumed office, he and relevant officials have worked hard on the real estate policy measures announced February 4 and then preparations for this presidential br...

Feb 16, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Let me begin the 7th Cabinet Meeting. Statistics Korea’s recent jobs report points to a grave employment situation with the number employed falling by close to one million and the number unemployed surpassing 1.5 million. It is very painful to think about people’s livelihoods...

Feb 16, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Two outside experts are joining us today to discuss an item on the agenda: Professor Lee Jeong-dong, Special Advisor to the President for the Economy and Science, and Professor Lee Keun, Vice Chair of the National Economic Advisory Council. I believe Professor Lee Keun was just recently appo...

Feb 15, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Today we are joined by Professor Eom Ji-yong, dean of KAIST Graduate School of Green Growth, who will present an agenda item. Let’s welcome him with a round of applause. The spread of COVID-19 is showing signs of abating slightly and the countdown to vaccinations has begun. Also, o...

Feb 08, 2021

(Unofficial Translation) Fellow Koreans and residents of Jeollanam-do Province, The smell of a sea full of vitality wafts in breezes blowing between the islands and mainland. As always, the cobalt-blue water provides hope that spring will come after a long wait. Today, here in Jeollanam-do’s Sinan-gun, ...

Feb 05, 2021