(Unofficial translation) Let me begin the 26th Cabinet Meeting. Last Sunday, Koreans and people around the world witnessed a historic moment at Panmunjeom. For the first time in the 66 years since the Armistice Agreement was signed, the leaders of North Korea and the United States, the parties concerned, clasped hands ...

Jul 02, 2019

(Unofficial translation)Fellow Koreans,On this meaningful day marking the 30th anniversary of the adoption of a universal national health insurance system, I am pleased to present achievements from the implementation of the policy to expand national health insurance coverage on its second anniversary.There was a time w...

Jul 02, 2019

(Unofficial translation based on simultaneous interpretation provided) I extend my warmest welcome to President Donald Trump to the Republic of Korea. Today, the Korean Peninsula, with President Trump, has become the most-noted place on Earth. Since the armistice declaration 66 years ago, the United States and North...

Jun 30, 2019

 (Unofficial translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In order for us to create a “human-centered future society” together, we should reduce inequality and pursue inclusive and sustainable growth. When it comes to such issues as inequality, the socioeconomic divide and aging population, in particular, a single nation acti...

Jun 29, 2019

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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