Jeong Sye-gyun "Hangul Contains the Future... Leading Nation in Culture, Economy, and Quarantine"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun

[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun emphasized on the 574th Hangeul Day on the 9th that "Hangeul contains the future that the Republic of Korea should aspire to," calling it "a leading nation, the dream of Korea."

At the commemorative ceremony held at Sujeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Prime Minister Chung stated, "The name 'Hangeul' contains the meaning of the foremost and great script."

He said, "The Republic of Korea is advancing as a world-leading country in culture, economy, and quarantine. I am grateful and proud."

He added, "The achievements of BTS and the film Parasite symbolically show that we are already a cultural leading nation. The commonality of these two cases is connected to the globalization of Hangeul."

Prime Minister Chung continued, "At the foundation of the rapidly growing Korean Wave culture is Hangeul. Hangeul is more attractive than any other script and is the most competitive language in the digital age," raising his voice to say, "Now is the time to hoist the sail called Hangeul high and move toward the future."

Regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Chung emphasized, "The history of turning crises into opportunities is the history of the Republic of Korea," and said, "Sudden pain is pushing the world into a whirlpool of fear and confusion, but we will definitely overcome it."

He added, "At times like these, I hope we reflect on King Sejong's spirit of loving the people and embrace each other with our language and script."

Prime Minister Chung drew attention by mentioning, "The greater the influence on the public, the greater the responsibility for words and writing," and said, "I think this is a message that public officials, politicians, the media, and leaders from all walks of life should especially keep in mind on Hangeul Day."

He cited teacher Ju Si-gyeong's saying, "If words and writing are rough, the intentions and affairs of the people become rough; if words and writing are well-governed, the intentions and affairs of the people are also well-governed," urging discipline among public officials.

He also evaluated, "Hunminjeongeum is the crystallization of the spirit of loving the people and the best political science textbook," and "It is a communication tool for the powerless and marginalized commoners, not for the yangban (aristocrats) and the ruling class."

Prime Minister Chung further said, "There are concerns about neologisms among the younger generation, but they are also unique and creative symbols reflecting the times," and added, "Because I believe in the resilience and self-healing power of the younger generation, it is necessary to view this positively rather than worry excessively."

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