President Moon Attends UN General Assembly In Person... 5 Consecutive Years Since Inauguration (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in announced on the 13th that he will visit the United States to attend the 76th United Nations General Assembly to be held on the 21st.

Park Kyung-mi, the Blue House spokesperson, stated in a briefing that "President Moon plans to visit New York and Honolulu in the United States from the 19th to the 23rd for 3 nights and 5 days to attend the UN General Assembly and the Korea-US mutual repatriation ceremony of war remains."

Since his inauguration, President Moon has attended the UN General Assembly every year, and with this attendance, he will have participated in the UN General Assembly for five consecutive years since taking office.

At this event, President Moon intends to reaffirm the international community's support for the Korean Peninsula peace process. Spokesperson Park said, "This year marks the 30th anniversary of South Korea and North Korea joining the UN simultaneously," adding, "President Moon's attendance at this UN General Assembly will serve as an opportunity to reaffirm the international community's support for efforts to advance peace on the Korean Peninsula, to re-highlight our country's activities and contributions toward international peace and prosperity, and to express our determination to expand our role in response to the increased status and expectations within the international community."

During his visit to New York, President Moon will deliver a keynote speech at the UN General Assembly, speak at the opening session of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Moment, participate in interviews, hold bilateral meetings with major countries, and meet with the UN Secretary-General. In Honolulu, he is scheduled to attend the Korea-US mutual repatriation ceremony of war remains and a medal awarding ceremony for independence activists. Spokesperson Park emphasized, "Attending the Korea-US mutual repatriation ceremony of war remains will reaffirm the strong Korea-US alliance and clearly demonstrate the nation's unwavering responsibility toward those who sacrificed for the country."

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