Yoon Prioritizes 'Future Generations' on Every Tour... Emphasizes 'Spirit of Challenge' in Paris

Meeting Future Generations in Paris
"Join the Innovation Journey"
Engaging with Youth in the US and Japan Visits

President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasized 'challenge' during his meeting with the younger generation in Paris, France. Taking a personal interest in meeting future generations at every overseas trip, President Yoon once again conveyed the government's commitment to reform and promised support. A presidential office official explained, "The purpose of economic diplomacy is also to provide opportunities and roles for the future generation," adding, "The determination of the youth and the government will create a new Republic of Korea."

On the afternoon of the 20th (local time), President Yoon visited Station F in Paris, the "world's largest startup campus," and told the future generations of Korea and France, "The Korean government will join your innovation journey through solidarity and cooperation based on universal values," urging them to "challenge yourselves freely."

President Yoon Suk-yeol visited Station F, the world's largest startup incubator located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France, on the afternoon of the 20th (local time) and held a dialogue with the future innovation generation of Korea and France.
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The event was held in a format where President Yoon and the young people freely exchanged conversations. Entering to standing applause and cheers from the youth, President Yoon said, "Today, I saw young people from diverse backgrounds and nationalities challenging humanity's problems with a spirit of solidarity," adding, "I am truly proud."

He also emphasized the spirit of innovation. President Yoon stressed that overcoming the challenges and crises facing the world requires continuous innovation based on freedom and solidarity. He further stated, "Above all, you, the future generation, must be armed with an innovative mindset based on liberalism and internationalism."

President Yoon has not spared time for meetings with young people during previous trips either. During his state visit to the United States in April, he visited Harvard University in Boston and told the youth, "Courage and solidarity are necessary to protect freedom and democracy." It was the first time a sitting Korean president gave a speech at Harvard, where President Yoon repeatedly mentioned "freedom" while condemning illegality, dictatorship, and totalitarianism.

During the Korea-Japan summit held in Tokyo in March, he also visited Keio University and held a future generation lecture for Korean international students and Japanese university students. At that time, President Yoon said, "I believe that it is very important for Korea and Japan, which share universal values, to work together to improve and develop bilateral relations, which is a common interest of both countries and crucial for world peace and prosperity," urging, "Government officials of both countries, as well as leaders in the private sector, must join forces so that young people can actively exchange and communicate in various fields."

President Yoon's meetings with young generations at home and abroad are expected to increase further. The presidential office also considers it the government's role to inspire hope and draw out the spirit of challenge among the younger generation in an era facing complex economic and social crises. The official added, "By listening to the diverse voices of young people settled around the world, the government also gains more opportunities to think and solve problems."

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