President Moon Jae-in attended a ceremony to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement Day held at the Memorial Hall of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea today (1st) and emphasized that "cooperation between Korea and Japan is the responsibility of the present generation for future generations."
In his commemorative speech at the end of his term in office, President Moon said, "Korea and Japan should be able to overcome their once unfortunate past and work together toward the future," and "we will always keep the door of dialogue open."
Nevertheless, he pointed out, "Japan must face history and be humble before it," he said.
It seems that President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed the so-called 'two-track' principle in his speech commemorating the March 1st Independence Movement last year, saying, "We must focus more on future-oriented development while solving past problems as they did."
He also reiterated his commitment to inter-Korean dialogue.
“Peace on the Korean Peninsula is what we absolutely need to become stronger,” President Moon said.
"Our government was able to achieve peace through dramatic dialogue amid the North Korean nuclear crisis at the time of its inception," he said.
“President Moon seems to have considered the short term of his term.”
It seems to have asked the next government to continue its efforts for inter-Korean dialogue.
Although he did not directly mention Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he pointed out that "nationalism is also rising again. Concerns about a new Cold War are growing."
He emphasized, "We must have the power to lead our history without being swayed by the international order centered on great powers."
As it was the last commemorative speech of his tenure, there was not a small proportion of his retrospectives over the past five years and his gratitude to the people.
President Moon said, "The government has not stopped challenging for the future while overcoming the crisis over the past five years." mentioned.
At the same time, he expressed his deep gratitude to the medical staff, quarantine staff, essential workers, small business owners and the self-employed, and the people who endured the inconvenience.
He also emphasized the importance of 'democracy' while noting achievements in the cultural arts sector.
Referring to the BTS craze, the movie 'Parasite', and the drama 'Squid Game', he said, "The power that has developed our culture and art like this is definitely democracy. gave," he said.
President Moon also emphasized, "'Support but not interfere' is a firm principle established by past democratic governments.