Yoon: "We Must Nurture Democracy Well and Pass It to Future Generations"... Opening of the Democracy Summit

Opening Address at the 3rd Democracy Summit
Democracy, Revolutionary Advancement of Freedom and Rights

President Yoon Suk-yeol urged on the 20th, "As leaders of each country, we must better nurture the great heritage of democracy and pass it on to future generations."

President Yoon stated this during the opening ceremony of the 3rd Summit for Democracy held via video conference at the State Guest House in the afternoon, saying, "In our generation, democracy has dramatically enhanced individual freedom and rights, and has become the foundation of world peace and prosperity."

Regarding the Summit for Democracy, President Yoon emphasized, "In the previous two Summits for Democracy, we discussed responses to global crises threatening democracy and reaffirmed our shared commitment to protect democracy. Today, we have gathered once again to discuss 'Democracy for Future Generations' in a rapidly changing world."

President Yoon also explained, "We must renew the youth generation's faith in democracy," adding, "The reason we have gathered today is precisely because the youth are the future of humanity and the strongest driving force for the growth of democracy."

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Co-hosting country leaders, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark and President William Ruto of Kenya, also delivered opening remarks. This Summit for Democracy was held in Seoul over three days starting from the 18th under the theme 'Democracy for Future Generations.' President Yoon is scheduled to preside over the second session of the plenary meeting, which focuses on 'Technology, Elections, and Fake News.'

The Summit for Democracy is a forum launched in 2021 under the leadership of U.S. President Joe Biden to seek ways to strengthen solidarity and cooperation among democratic countries.

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