1st Anniversary of Prime Minister Jeong's Inauguration: "A Country Where No One Is Left Behind and Everyone Lives Well Together"

" Proud to have been the Prime Minister of the great Korean people"
"The next destination is 'A Greater Korea Rising Above Trials'"
"World history will record Korea as a model country for overcoming COVID-19"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun emphasized on the 14th, marking his first year in office, that it has been "a year of nurturing hope amid adversity" and stated, "Our next destination is a 'Greater Republic of Korea that rises above trials and leaps forward.'"

On the occasion of his first anniversary in office, Prime Minister Chung conveyed through social media (SNS), "With a bold heart, I will walk the path of inclusion and innovation, fairness and justice, peace and prosperity together with the people."

Prime Minister Chung took office on January 14 last year as the second prime minister of the Moon Jae-in administration, succeeding former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon (currently leader of the Democratic Party of Korea). Just six days after his inauguration, a domestic case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) was confirmed, and since then, he has led the government's quarantine response as the head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (CDSCH).

A six-term National Assembly member who has also served as party leader and Speaker of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Chung is also considered one of the next presidential candidates from the ruling party.

Prime Minister Chung said, "The past year as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea was a heavy responsibility. The weight of being responsible for the health and lives of the people, the weight of livelihoods in crisis, and the heavy effort to rise from despair," adding, "I was able to overcome it because I was with the people."

He continued, "I am deeply proud to have been the prime minister of the great people of the Republic of Korea," and reflected, "The past year was a time to learn from the people and to become humble before them."

Prime Minister Chung emphasized, "Our people have shown the exemplary spirit of solidarity and cooperation without giving up under any circumstances. I also learned from the tearful passion and dedication of public officials," adding, "The history of the 21st century will record the Republic of Korea as one of the countries that overcame COVID-19 most exemplary."

Furthermore, he said, "In the face of crisis, our people have grown stronger. Each and every citizen is the protagonist of Korea's national dignity," and added, "Now, with the power created by the people, we must build a prosperous country for all."

Prime Minister Chung stated, "A crisis is the beginning of another opportunity. Although the reality we face is by no means easy, we will surely overcome it," expressing, "I believe in the resilience of the people who have pushed forward the wheels of history through countless hardships."

He concluded by saying, "Our next destination is a Greater Republic of Korea that rises above trials and leaps forward," and "We will unwaveringly move toward a people-centered inclusive society where no one is left behind and everyone lives well together."

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