Fellow Koreans, Every single day over the past year, it has hit home that the ordinary citizen is the greatest force in our society. On the plaza where the candlelight rallies took place, I could see each and every ordinary citizen rather than the crowd. It dawned on me that a legacy carried on from a mother to...

Jan 10, 2018

Fellow Koreans,   The New Year of 2018 has arrived. I hope each and every one of you and your family will enjoy better days filled with joy and laughter throughout the New Year.We all have prevailed well over many difficulties in the past year. The whole nation came together with one single mind to create a ...

Jan 01, 2018

Address by President Moon Jae-in at the National Assembly Proposing the Government’s Budget Plan for FY 2018 and Plans for Fiscal OperationsHonorable Speaker Chung Sye-kyun, distinguished members of the National Assembly, and fellow Koreans:I stand here to present to the public and the National Assembly the Government’...

Nov 01, 2017

Congratulatory Remarks by President Moon Jae-in at the Opening Ceremony of the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2017Fellow Koreans and distinguished guests from home and abroad,I join all of you in offering heartfelt congratulations on the opening of the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense...

Oct 17, 2017

Address by President Moon Jae-in on the 69th Armed Forces DayFellow Koreans, members of the Armed Forces and distinguished guests, It is very meaningful to have this event in celebration of the 69th Armed Forces Day to renew our resolute determination for strong security and responsible national defense. I join all the...

Sep 28, 2017

Remarks by President Moon Jae-in on the 11th World Korean Day and the 2017 World Korean Community Leaders Convention Fellow Korean compatriots and distinguished guests, I congratulate you on the 11th World Korean Day, a festival for 7.4 million Korean compatriots overseas, and the 2017 World Ko...

Sep 27, 2017

Remarks by President Moon Jae-in on the 10th Anniversary of the October 4 Declaration of the 2007 Inter-Korean SummitFellow Koreans and distinguished guests,I am grateful to you all for joining us today in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the October 4 Declaration of the 2007 Inter-Korean Summit. Standing here, ...

Sep 26, 2017

Address by President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea at the 72nd Session  of the United Nations General Assembly First of all, I want to take this opportunity on behalf of the Korean people and Government to convey deepest sympathy for the victims of the earthquake that hit Mexico on September 19 and their...

Sep 21, 2017

Remarks by President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea at PyeongChang 2018 at the Met: Celebrating the Olympic Winter Good evening ladies and gentlemen, Autumn in Central Park is really beautiful. I am very pleased to meet you all at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on this lovely autumn night when the leaves a...

Sep 20, 2017

Remarks by President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea at Dialogue with American Finance and Business Leaders Chairman Dan Quayle, Chairman Stephen Schwarzman, Chairman David Rubenstein and other finance and business leaders gathered here, I am glad to meet you all.It is my great pleasure to have a chance to intr...

Sep 20, 2017