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President Yoon Suk-yeol met with Polish youth on the 14th (local time) and stated, "The reason for engaging in politics is to make the future better, for future generations." During his state visit to Poland, President Yoon engaged in dialogue with the younger generation on-site and promised to spare no support for them.

On the afternoon of the same day, President Yoon attended the "Cultural Journey with the Future Generation of Poland" event held at the Central Library of the University of Warsaw, where he discussed the friendship and future of the two countries through culture. About 100 Polish youths, including students majoring in Korean Studies at the University of Warsaw, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, participated in the event.

President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is on an official visit to Poland, is delivering a greeting at the Cultural Journey with Poland's Future Generation held at the Central Library of the University of Warsaw on the 14th (local time). Photo by Yonhap News

Greeting in Polish with "Dzie? dobry," President Yoon emphasized to the youth, "Whether Korean politicians or Polish politicians, the reason for engaging in politics is to make the world better in the future than it is now." He particularly explained that "to be precise, politics is done for future generations," clarifying why he has visited universities and met students during every overseas trip.

He also touched on the foundations of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration’s national philosophy: freedom, democracy, and universal values. President Yoon said, "The solidarity between Korea and Poland, which share these values, is being strengthened through culture, the future, and universities," citing the example of a musical created in Korea featuring Marie Curie, a scientist born in Poland, which was loved by the Korean public.

President Yoon Suk-yeol is delivering a greeting at the Cultural Journey with Poland's Future Generation held at the Central Library of the University of Warsaw on the 14th (local time). [Image source=Yonhap News]

He also revealed matters discussed with Polish President Andrzej Duda the previous day regarding the future of both countries. President Yoon said, "Above all, we reached an agreement on the importance of exchanges between the future generations of both countries and cultural exchanges," adding, "The governments of Korea and Poland will actively create opportunities for you, who will build the future of Korea and Poland, to study in Korea, for Korean youth to study in Poland, and for each to find jobs and gain social experience in the other country."

President Yoon has also devoted time to meeting with youth during previous visits. During his state visit to the United States in April, he visited Harvard University in Boston and told young people, "To protect freedom and democracy, courage and solidarity are necessary." It was the first time a sitting Korean president gave a speech at Harvard, where President Yoon repeatedly mentioned "freedom" and criticized illegality, dictatorship, and totalitarianism.

During the Korea-Japan summit held in Tokyo in March, he visited Keio University and held a lecture for Korean international students and Japanese university students about the future generation. At that time, President Yoon said, "I believe that Korea and Japan, which share universal values, must work together to improve and develop bilateral relations, which is very important for the common interests of both countries as well as 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."

During his previous visit to Paris, he emphasized the spirit of innovation. He conveyed that overcoming the challenges and crises the world faces requires continuous innovation based on freedom and solidarity. He said, "Above all, our future generations must be armed with an innovative mindset based on liberalism and internationalism." A presidential office official added, "This was a time to confirm that cultural exchanges between Korea and Poland are the most attractive way to narrow the emotional distance between the future generations of both countries and the foundation for strengthening cooperation between the two nations."

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