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President Yoon Seok-yeol emphasized the value of freedom, saying that the independence movement was for freedom today (15th).
He said that he would quickly restore relations with Japan in succession to the Kim Dae-jung-Obuchi Declaration, and that he would provide economic support if North Korea actually denuclearizes.
This is the report by Park Won-kyung.
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President Yun Seok-yeol mentioned freedom 33 times today in his speech to celebrate the 77th anniversary of Liberation Day.
He emphasized freedom again following his inaugural address, stipulating that the independence movement during the Japanese colonial period was also for freedom.
[President Yun Seok-yeol: During the Japanese colonial period, the independence movement was aimed at establishing a democratic republic in which the people are the masters, and a country where freedom, human rights, and the rule of law are respected.
] He said that he would quickly restore Korea-Japan relations by inheriting the Kim Dae-jung-Obuchi Declaration.
[President Yun Seok-yeol: When Korea-Japan relations move toward the future and mission of the times based on universal values, problems of the past can also be properly resolved.]
Part of the bold plan for North Korea announced in his inaugural address was also revealed.
North Korea's denuclearization is essential for sustainable peace on the Korean Peninsula, in Northeast Asia, and around the world, he said.
[President Seok-Yeol Yoon: We will implement a technical support program to enhance agricultural productivity, support for modernization of hospitals and medical infrastructure, and international investment and financial support programs.]
President Yoon also carried out austerity and restructuring of the process sector to protect fiscal soundness. I said I would.
He said that through this, he would secure financial capacity and provide more support for the common people and the socially underprivileged.