"Korea-U.S. relations were important in the past and will be important in the future. We have had dark moments in our …"

"In Korea, to step down from the presidency is to step down from politics. But I thought about what it means to step d…"

"It is unpredictable what course of action North Korea will take in the coming days, but no government has a policy th…"

"Japan's present claim to Dokdo is an act negating the complete liberation and independence of Korea. This is a matter…"

"As a result of the great choice of the people, I have been given the honoured responsibility of presiding over the ne…"

"Fellow citizens. Historically, we Koreans have lived through a series of challenges and have responded to them. Havin…"

"The Korean Peninsula is located at the heart of the region. It is a big bridge linking China and Japan, the continent…"

"We must build strength and maintain vision. That requires inexorable efforts for reform and integration. Reform is a …"

"I want to make the country a favourable place to do business and an attractive place in which to invest by reforming …"

"I have believed for a long time that North Korea was willing to give up nuclear weapons, and there is no change in my…"