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Park Jung-won

Inserted 2 years ago

“The pursuit of a solution to the North Korean nuclear issue has now shifted back to a long-term trajectory; there can be no quick fix. If Moon [Moon Jae-in] rushes to hold another summit with the North Korean leader, it will be a meaningless political stunt. Since the perception of 'North Korea' in South Korean society has long been discussed within the framework of biased ideological thinking, or 'camp logic,' the problem of inter-Korean relations has also been framed according to progressive and conservative viewpoints rather than an accurate assessment of the situation. Now is the time to abandon this lunacy.”

Koreatimes

Professor of international law at Dankook University

02 Nov 2021 3 5

Moon Jae-in

Inserted 2 years ago

“This [cutting carbon emissions by 40 percent from 2018 levels by 2030] is a bold objective that was raised by about 14 percentage points from the previous target. This is a very challenging task of having to steeply reduce greenhouse gases in a short period of time. It is not an easy task, but South Korea has decided now is the time to act. Following the inauguration of our government, eight coal-fired power plants were shut down. By the end of this year, two additional plants are scheduled to close. We will put a complete end to coal-fired power generation by 2050. Moreover, official financial support for the construction of new coal-fired power plants overseas has already been suspended.”

Koreatimes

President of South Korea

01 Nov 2021 3 5

Jeong Sang-hoon

Inserted 2 years ago

“The target decided by the government [40 percent from 2018 levels by 2030] is very disappointing. To prevent the worst degree of climate change, we should immediately start reducing greenhouse gas emissions to significant levels and achieve at least a 50 percent reduction in 2030 from 2018 levels. If the government announces this target at COP26, it will face a cold reaction from international citizens. International investment institutions and global companies, which place importance on responses to climate change in their investment decisions, will also have doubts on the future of South Korea's economy.”

Koreatimes

Climate and energy campaigner at Greenpeace Korea

01 Nov 2021 5 4

Park Won-gon

Inserted 2 years ago

“The President [Moon Jae-in] did what is best for the national interest, but it certainly may not be the best for Samsung Electronics' business interests. Samsung will face greater challenges in terms of surviving on its own.”

Koreatimes

Professor of North Korean studies at Ewha Womans University

01 Nov 2021 3 2

Moon Jae-in

Inserted 2 years ago

“If the pontiff visits North Korea when an opportunity arises, it will be momentum for peace on the Korean Peninsula.”

Koreatimes

President of South Korea

29 Oct 2021 3 3

Hong Min

Inserted 2 years ago

“A large number of headquarters of international organizations are based in Europe and Europe has a bigger say in the U.N., so we need to gain support from European countries. Under the circumstances, the unification minister's visit is also aimed at explaining the government's Korean Peninsula peace process from its perspective to the European nations. The Europe tour can provide an indication that the Moon administration is working hard on talks and cooperation with North Korea, which is significant.”

Koreatimes

Senior researcher at the state-run Korea Institute for National Unification

28 Oct 2021 3 2

Lee Jae-myung

Inserted 2 years ago

“I have been doing my best so far, but will go further so the success of the Moon administration and its legacy will go down in history. I really wanted to apologize for being so harsh during the previous presidential election.”

Koreatimes

Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) presidential candidate

26 Oct 2021 2 3

Jeong Eun-kyeong

Inserted 2 years ago

“Although we are preparing for the new normal based on the increased vaccination rate, many uncertainties lie ahead. The envisioned new normal may not be exactly the same as the pre-COVID-19 normalcy, but the transition to a new era where the country is more prepared against the threat of the pandemic is inevitable.”

Koreatimes

Commissioner of Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

25 Oct 2021 5 3

Lee Sang-ryul

Inserted 2 years ago

“Rockets are the only means available to mankind to go out into space. Having such technology means we have fulfilled basic requirements to join this space exploration competition.”

Aljazeera

Director of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute

21 Oct 2021 3 4

Jon Grevatt

Inserted 2 years ago

“One of the biggest initial advantages potentially with this launch system is that it will provide South Korea the ability to put satellites into space that provide capability to have a system of surveillance over North Korea - and this will give south Korea the ability to monitor potential North Korea launches of ballistic and cruise missiles. In the next few years, South Korea plans to develop and start operating a series of space launch vehicles from the NARO Space Centre, and these launch vehicles will be putting small vehicles into lower orbit, further increasing South Korea's space defence capabilities. That's the plan and this is the first stage.”

Aljazeera

Defence industry analyst with Janes

21 Oct 2021 8 5

Moon Jae-in

Inserted 2 years ago

“The Nuri didn't perfectly attain its goal, but it has done a very good job in its first launch. If we check things and make up for what we lacked today, we will surely achieve a perfect success in our second launch in May next year. Satellites are increasingly used not only for broadcasting, communication and GPS, but also for environmental and disaster responses. We already manufacture and operate practical satellites on our own, but we have had to use launch vehicles from other countries. Now we can put our satellites into space with our own launch vehicles. Now, a new era of space exploration has opened. Over the past decade, the global space industry has more than doubled, and space development itself has become an industry. It is already a reality that ordinary people are sightseeing in space. A country that leads in space development will lead the future. The government will invest in the long-term so that Korea can become a space powerhouse.”

Koreatimes

President of South Korea

21 Oct 2021 4 4

Moon Jae-in

Inserted 2 years ago

“A strong defense capability always has its goal in keeping peace. South Korea will pursue a smart military, based on cutting-edge technologies, and join global efforts to maintain peace.”

Koreatimes

President of South Korea

20 Oct 2021 1 4

Son Yang-hoon

Inserted 2 years ago

“The effects of greenflation are feared to be felt across every corner of society, including households. The bigger concern is that such greenflation may persist and be passed on to future generations if it is not tackled properly.”

Koreatimes

Incheon National University professor

19 Oct 2021 1 3

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff

Inserted 2 years ago

“The intelligence authorities of South Korea and the United States are currently conducting a thorough analysis regarding additional details on the missile.”

Aljazeera

Joint Chiefs of Staff's message to reporters

19 Oct 2021 4 3

Ramon Pacheco Pardo

Inserted 2 years ago

“I think that it is one of the issues under discussion among the parties involved in the North Korea issue. The Moon government is openly pressing for an end of war declaration, including the President himself and the ministers of foreign affairs and unification. And it would be an important political move if it happens. North Korea has realized that it has to address U.S.-North Korea and inter-Korean relations in parallel now that Biden is U.S. president. It has also realized that it has to address political relations with the U.S., inter-Korean reconciliation, nuclear issues and possible economic assistance in parallel. This wasn't the case during the Trump years, but it is under Biden.”

Koreatimes

Professor of international relations at King's College London

18 Oct 2021 7 7

South Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Inserted 2 years ago

“The government expresses deep disappointment and regrets that Japanese leaders again sent the offerings or repeated their visits to the Yasukuni Shrine. The government urges Japanese leaders to squarely face history and show their humble introspection and genuine self-reflection for its past history through actions.”

Koreatimes

Statement by South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs

17 Oct 2021 3 2

Ahn Ki-hyun

Inserted 2 years ago

“Washington's request for Samsung to share classified information [semiconductor management-related data] is totally unprecedented.”

Koreatimes

Senior executive at the Korea Semiconductor Industry Association (KSIA)

17 Oct 2021 4 2

Ahn Seok Ki

Inserted 2 years ago

“The conscription system should be maintained. It is impractical to switch to an all-volunteer system. But it is possible to reduce the number of conscripts and increase the number of volunteers. To do so a lot of changes have to be made to make the military more suitable for the younger generation.”

Nytimes

Researcher in the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses

17 Oct 2021 3 5

Noh Kyu-duk

Inserted 2 years ago

“I expect more in-depth discussions on various issues at the working level, including the end-of-war declaration. The declaration is meaningful as a gateway to talks for complete denuclearization and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.”

Koreatimes

Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs, MOFA

16 Oct 2021 2 5

Moon Jae-in

Inserted 2 years ago

“Relationships between the two countries are experiencing difficulties due to several issues, but I think that we can overcome them together if we have the will and make efforts.”

Aljazeera

President of South Korea

15 Oct 2021 1 1

Yun Sun-jin

Inserted 2 years ago

“We have to achieve carbon neutrality not because we can, but because we must. Without a swift change (towards greenhouse gas reduction), Korea may face economic consequences arising from the change in the global economic system.”

Koreatimes

Co-chairman of the committee on Carbon Neutrality and a professor at the Seoul National University Graduate School of Environmental Studies

08 Oct 2021 (approx) 4 1

Jae-yun Shim

Inserted 2 years ago

“It is high time for all the relevant parties to combine their efforts toward a single purpose - peace on the Korean Peninsula. The U.S., in particular, can play a crucial role toward that end. As already stated, the U.S. needs to cherish the spirit of the Singapore Agreement, a move toward peace and reconciliation. The North is desperate to earn equal status to other nations. Once it feels regime safety, it will come forward to the international community as a responsible and 'normal' member, instead of expanding its nuclear capabilities. For this, the easing of international 'retaliations' is necessary and the U.S. role is all the more crucial. This will in turn lead to regional peace and the North's lessened dependence on China, which will be in the interests of the U.S.”

Koreatimes

Journalist at The Korea Times

06 Oct 2021 5 6

Jin Chang-soo

Inserted 2 years ago

“South Korea-Japan relations look gloomy under the Kishida administration. Given his party's hardline stance on South Korea issues, he will likely stand hawkish in dealing with the Moon Jae-in administration. Also, he is critical that Seoul is not abiding by the 2015 deal, which he played a leading role in drawing up.”

Koreatimes

Director of the Center for Japan Studies at the Sejong Institute

05 Oct 2021 5 2

Park Won-gon

Inserted 2 years ago

“The Kishida government will definitely say the withdrawal of the court order [Supreme Court ruling opened the way for assets in Korea belonging to the Japanese companies to be seized] on asset seizure must be preceded before dropping trade curbs against Korea on any path toward reconciliation. Unfortunately, this won't happen under the Moon government considering it has been as hawkish as Abe's [Shinzo Abe].”

Koreatimes

Professor of North Korean studies at Ewha Womans University

04 Oct 2021 4 2

Kim Yong-tae

Inserted 2 years ago

“The inter-Korean communication lines were restored after 55 days. North Korea unilaterally suspended and restored the lines and the only thing South Korea said was that it has 'expectations' for the hotline to actually ease military tensions between the two Koreas. North Korea tested missiles multiple times just last week, but President Moon merely suggests a formal end to the Korean War to nearby countries and the Korean people. The South Korean government cannot even say that what the North is doing is a 'provocation'.”

Koreatimes

South Korean politician - Member of the main opposition People Power Party's Supreme Council and Youth Council

04 Oct 2021 3 4

John Burton

Inserted 2 years ago

“Although North Korea has a bigger military on paper, with more aircraft, tanks, artillery and warships than South Korea, most of these weapons are outdated and would be no match for Seoul's more modern armed forces. It is the main reason why Pyongyang wants to build up its nuclear force as a cost-effective way to reduce spending on large conventional forces. This build-up is setting the stage for a classic action-reaction dynamic where breaking the cycle of rearmament on both sides will be difficult.”

Koreatimes

Former Korea correspondent for the Financial Times

04 Oct 2021 7 5

Tae-won Chey

Inserted 2 years ago

“I expect the new prime minister [Fumio Kishida] to expand bilateral cooperation for a new course of government-to-government relations. Entrepreneurs from the two countries will hopefully discuss measures to strengthen friendship and economic cooperation by freely visiting each other's country when the COVID-19 crisis is settled.”

Koreatimes

Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and chairman of SK Group

03 Oct 2021 2 3

Chung Eui-yong

Inserted 2 years ago

“I think that now, time is ripe for the consideration of sanctions relief [on North Korea].”

Voanews

South Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs

01 Oct 2021 4 5

Moon Jae-in

Inserted 2 years ago

“I have pride in our solid security posture. I have proposed adopting an end-of-war declaration, opening a new era of conciliation and cooperation, to the international community based on such trust and pride.”

Koreatimes

President of South Korea

01 Oct 2021 1 3

Robert Manning

Inserted 2 years ago

“Unfortunately, I think that the dangerous downward spiral in Korea-Japan relations has its own momentum. The recent decision to seize and sell Mitsubishi assets by the Moon administration [to compensate victims of forced wartime labor], for example, would have a very negative reaction in Japan regardless of who might be prime minister, as it goes against Japanese views on previous Korea-Japan agreements. I think in light of the current situation, any Korea-Japan rapprochement will be difficult and a long-term issue, though cooperation in the face of mutual threats from North Korea should continue.”

Koreatimes

Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council

30 Sep 2021 5 3

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff

Inserted 2 years ago

“We believe the missile which North Korea claimed was hypersonic appears to be at an early level of development, and it will be a long time before it is deployed. It can be detected and intercepted with the current military assets of South Korea and the U.S.”

Koreatimes

Statement by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff

29 Sep 2021 3 4

Yang Moo-jin

Inserted 2 years ago

“I do not know what North Korea has in mind, but if it tries to influence the presidential election, it would be a foolish decision because it does not know too much about the situation or public opinion here toward the North. Although President Roh Moo-hyun held a summit with then-North Korean leader Kim Jong-il before the presidential election, the conservative party won the next election and the North should remember that.”

Koreatimes

Professor at the University of North Korean Studies and the vice chairman of the Korean Association of North Korean Studies

28 Sep 2021 4 4

Won Hee-ryong

Inserted 2 years ago

“Even if we declare an end to the war tomorrow, it is meaningless. It would be nothing more than North Korea's 10 billion won lip service that is a result of the Ministry of Unification's announced support for the Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund.”

Koreatimes

South Korean politician and presidential hopeful of the People Power Party (PPP)

28 Sep 2021 (approx) 3 2

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff

Inserted 2 years ago

“Our military is closely monitoring the related moves in coordination with the US and maintaining a readiness posture in preparation for additional launches.”

Koreaherald

Statement by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff

28 Sep 2021 2 2

Lee Jun-seok

Inserted 2 years ago

“There is no doubt that the government and the ruling party have the intention of creating a dichotomy over war or peace ahead of the presidential election. Just as the (first Moon-Kim) inter-Korean summit was ahead of the 2018 local elections, the government and the ruling party are approaching inter-Korean relations superficially by again drawing up a simple scheme.”

Koreatimes

South Korean politician and leader of the People Power Party

26 Sep 2021 2 6

Irene Khan

Inserted 2 years ago

“I am afraid that if this amendment is adopted with this kind of disproportionate punishment being placed on the media, it will send a negative message to others around the world who are looking to Korea as a role model. I would urge the Korean parliament to keep in mind also not only the domestic impact of this legislation but the international impact and to continue to be a leader in this area of supporting media freedom. [Excessive punitive damages or the vague language about what defines 'untrue information'] Those elements are seriously detrimental to freedom of expression. Tinkering along the edges and changing a little word here or there will not serve the purpose. What is needed now is very careful reconsideration not to rush through this amendment ... and to take time they need to consider this issue very carefully in consultation with all stakeholders.”

Koreatimes

United Nations Special Rapporteur for freedom of expression and opinion

24 Sep 2021 2 5

Moon Jae-in

Inserted 2 years ago

“Though it is difficult to forecast the future, I don't believe North Korea has closed the door for talks. Though North Korea fired missiles last time, it is maintaining its own moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests, and maintaining low-key provocations, which are not serious enough to make the U.S. abandon dialogue.”

Koreatimes

President of South Korea

23 Sep 2021 4 3

Shin Beom-chul

Inserted 2 years ago

“[The creation of AUKUS] It is seen as a significant incentive for Australia, which has long been standing as faithful partner for the U.S. in terms of countering China. South Korea was also given similar opportunities to join the anti-China campaign, but the Moon administration made its choice to stand neutral, which could cause mid- to long-term pressure on Seoul's diplomacy.”

Koreatimes

Director of the Center for Diplomacy and Security at the Korea Research Institute for National Strategy

23 Sep 2021 7 6

Tae Yong-ho

Inserted 2 years ago

“So far this year, North Korea has begun carrying out its nuclear program as planned by restarting its nuclear facilities in Yongbyon and by test-firing ballistic missiles. With North Korea escalating its nuclear threat, an end-of-war declaration will only cause North Korea to misbelieve that it may see the withdrawal of the U.S. Forces Korea from the Korean Peninsula.”

Koreatimes

South Korean politician and defector from North Korea

22 Sep 2021 5 6

Kim Yeon-joo

Inserted 2 years ago

“The North fired cruise and ballistic missiles from a train less than 10 days ago. This act reveals that the Korean Peninsula's situation has not changed, despite the three inter-Korean summits and two Pyongyang-Washington summits under the Moon government.”

Koreatimes

People Power Party (PPP) vice president

22 Sep 2021 8 3

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“The President [Moon Jae-in] did what is best for the national interest, but it certainly may not be the best for Samsung Electronics' business interests. Samsung will face greater challenges in terms of surviving on its own.”

“If the pontiff visits North Korea when an opportunity arises, it will be momentum for peace on the Korean Peninsula.”

“I have been doing my best so far, but will go further so the success of the Moon administration and its legacy will go down in history. I really wanted to apologize for being so harsh during the previous presidential election.”

“Rockets are the only means available to mankind to go out into space. Having such technology means we have fulfilled basic requirements to join this space exploration competition.”

“A strong defense capability always has its goal in keeping peace. South Korea will pursue a smart military, based on cutting-edge technologies, and join global efforts to maintain peace.”

“The effects of greenflation are feared to be felt across every corner of society, including households. The bigger concern is that such greenflation may persist and be passed on to future generations if it is not tackled properly.”

“The intelligence authorities of South Korea and the United States are currently conducting a thorough analysis regarding additional details on the missile.”

“Washington's request for Samsung to share classified information [semiconductor management-related data] is totally unprecedented.”

“I expect more in-depth discussions on various issues at the working level, including the end-of-war declaration. The declaration is meaningful as a gateway to talks for complete denuclearization and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.”

“Relationships between the two countries are experiencing difficulties due to several issues, but I think that we can overcome them together if we have the will and make efforts.”

“We have to achieve carbon neutrality not because we can, but because we must. Without a swift change (towards greenhouse gas reduction), Korea may face economic consequences arising from the change in the global economic system.”

“I think that now, time is ripe for the consideration of sanctions relief [on North Korea].”

“I have pride in our solid security posture. I have proposed adopting an end-of-war declaration, opening a new era of conciliation and cooperation, to the international community based on such trust and pride.”

“We believe the missile which North Korea claimed was hypersonic appears to be at an early level of development, and it will be a long time before it is deployed. It can be detected and intercepted with the current military assets of South Korea and the U.S.”

“Even if we declare an end to the war tomorrow, it is meaningless. It would be nothing more than North Korea's 10 billion won lip service that is a result of the Ministry of Unification's announced support for the Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund.”

“Our military is closely monitoring the related moves in coordination with the US and maintaining a readiness posture in preparation for additional launches.”

“The North fired cruise and ballistic missiles from a train less than 10 days ago. This act reveals that the Korean Peninsula's situation has not changed, despite the three inter-Korean summits and two Pyongyang-Washington summits under the Moon government.”

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