Held for 90 minutes from 10 AM, attended by over 200 domestic and international reporters... Q&A on politics, society, livelihood economy, and diplomatic security

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The subtitle of President Moon Jae-in's New Year's press conference on the 14th has been set as 'Certain Change, Republic of Korea 2020'.


A Blue House official said on the 14th, "The New Year's press conference will be held at the Blue House State Guest House from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM," adding, "We aim to enhance the public's understanding of state affairs and share it together by thoroughly explaining the specific plans for the direction of national administration in 2020."


The New Year's press conference will be attended by key figures including Chief of Staff Noh Young-min, Policy Chief Kim Sang-jo, National Security Chief Chung Eui-yong, as well as senior secretaries. About 200 domestic and foreign reporters who cover the Blue House will also attend.


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President Moon's New Year's press conference will begin at 10:00 AM with a one-minute video screening, followed by about three minutes of opening remarks, and then proceed directly to a Q&A session.

The press conference will be divided into time segments of 25 minutes for politics and society, 30 minutes for livelihood and economy, and 20 minutes for diplomacy and security. There is no limit on questions, and reporters personally selected by President Moon will ask questions they are curious about.



After President Moon's closing remarks, the press conference is expected to conclude with handshakes between the president and reporters, accompanied by singer Lee Jeok's song "Gachi Georeulkka" ("Shall We Walk Together") as the exit music.


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