President Moon Buys First Casper, the Initial Vehicle of 'Gwangju-type Job' Initiative

Presiding Over the Cabinet Meeting, Delivering Chuseok Message... BTS Receives Future Culture Ambassador Appointment at the Blue House

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in purchased the compact SUV "Casper," the first vehicle produced through the "Gwangju-type Job" initiative, via online pre-order on the 14th.

Park Kyung-mi, spokesperson for the Blue House, stated, "On the first day of online pre-order applications this morning, the President personally reserved the vehicle through the internet." It is said that President Moon purchased the Casper vehicle for personal use after his term ends. The Blue House explained that this purchase of the first vehicle produced under the win-win regional job policy was to ensure the successful establishment of the Gwangju-type Job initiative.

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After purchasing the Casper online, President Moon presided over a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House and delivered a national greeting message for the Chuseok holiday. He also emphasized the significance of achieving COVID-19 vaccination goals and expressed hope for the recovery of daily life.

This Cabinet meeting was arranged before President Moon's visit to the United States to attend the 76th United Nations General Assembly from the 19th to the 23rd during the Chuseok holiday period. President Moon is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech at the UN General Assembly.

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U.S. President Joe Biden is also expected to travel to New York to deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly, drawing attention to the possibility of a meeting between the two leaders. A senior Blue House official said, "We are currently pursuing bilateral talks with major countries confirmed to attend in person," but refrained from providing specific details.

Meanwhile, on the same morning, President Moon awarded BTS a certificate of appointment as "Special Presidential Envoys for Future Generations and Culture" at the Blue House. BTS is expected to begin their official envoy activities through their attendance at the UN General Assembly next week.

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