President Yoon to Korean Canadians: "I will make Korea a country Koreans are proud of"

President Yoon Attends Korean Community Meeting in Canada Following the US
"Both Countries to Open a New 60 Years and Elevate Relations to a Higher Level"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] President Yoon Suk-yeol, who visited Canada, met with local Korean residents and pledged, "I will create a Republic of Korea that Koreans can be proud of."

On the morning of the 23rd (local time), just before departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport to the capital Ottawa, President Yoon posted a message on Facebook expressing this commitment. After attending a meeting with AI scholars at the University of Toronto and a gathering with Korean residents in Toronto, President Yoon will hold a summit with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa.

President Yoon stated, "I always listen carefully to the voices coming from the homeland, and the people who are happiest when the Republic of Korea develops and prospers are overseas Koreans. The reason we sincerely rejoice in your achievements is no different. Your success and development are proof of our excellence. This is why we established the Overseas Koreans Office to give importance to the lives of overseas Koreans."

The day before, President Yoon and First Lady Kim Keon-hee attended a gathering of Korean residents held at the Park Hyatt Toronto Grand Ballroom. About 220 people attended the meeting, including Kim Jeong-hee, president of the Toronto Korean Association.

President Yoon mentioned, "When the Korean War broke out, Canada sent the third largest number of young soldiers after the United States and the United Kingdom. This spirit of solidarity became a strong pillar protecting the freedom of the Republic of Korea."

He added, "This precious bond continues to this day, bringing the two countries closer together. Trade volume reached a record high of 13 billion dollars, and cooperation is strengthening in future industries such as AI, electric vehicles, and eco-friendly energy."

He continued, "Next year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Canada," and said, "The two countries will open a new 60 years and create an even higher level of relationship."

He also stated, "The government will do its best to help the Canadian Korean community develop further," and "I ask overseas Koreans to continue to unite and support the development of both the homeland and overseas Korean communities as you have done."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.