Moon Jae-in

12th President of the Republic of Korea · South Korea · Politicians · Born 1953 · age 73

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The South Korean president who walked across the DMZ to shake hands with Kim Jong Un - three times in 2018 - chasing the dream of Korean reunification through dialogue. His five-year term ended as the first single-term handoff to the opposition since democratization.

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A life in dates

2021“It is very fortunate that our economy has managed to catch two rabbits in two senses: growth and distribution as well as innovation and inclusion.”In their words20 December 2021"Opening Remarks at 2022 Economic Policy Direction Briefing" (20 December 2021)Read the whole statement

“Democracy did not stop at fighting authoritarianism. It enabled humanity to prosper with the power of freedom and creativity.”In their words11 December 2021"Remarks at Virtual Summit for Democracy" (11 December 2021)Read the whole statement

“Wherever they are around the world, Koreans are shining stars in their chosen fields.”In their words5 October 2021"Remarks on 15th World Korean Day" (5 October 2021)Read the whole statement

“I believe that we need to have North Korea understand that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to achieve peace on the Korean Peninsula.”In their words21 September 2021"South Korean President Moon talks North Korea's nuclear activities, BTS' new diplomacy role" in ABC News (21 September 2021)Read the whole statement

“If tensions between the United States and China intensify, North Korea can take advantage of it and capitalize on it.”In their words21 April 2021"After Trump ‘Failed,’ South Korean Leader Hopes Biden Can Salvage Nuclear Deal" in The New York Times (21 April 2021)Read the whole statement

Decoration for Exceptional MeritsAward2018Gold Olympic OrderAwardTime 100Award2017“Opportunities will be equal. The procedures will be fair. The result will be just.”In their wordsInaugural address of the president of South Korea (2017)Read the whole statement

Global Citizen AwardsAward1953Born24 January 1953

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Moon Jae-in, Official portrait in 2017

In their own words 10

Moon Jae-in

10 statements, newest first

The successful return to daily routines lies down a path never taken. We may encounter unexpected difficulties at any time. However, we will not make the same mistakes again.
Dec 21, 2021, "Opening Remarks at 55th Cabinet Meeting" (21 December 2021), Own words
It is very fortunate that our economy has managed to catch two rabbits in two senses: growth and distribution as well as innovation and inclusion.
Dec 20, 2021, "Opening Remarks at 2022 Economic Policy Direction Briefing" (20 December 2021), Own words
Democracy did not stop at fighting authoritarianism. It enabled humanity to prosper with the power of freedom and creativity.
Dec 11, 2021, "Remarks at Virtual Summit for Democracy" (11 December 2021), Own words

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Awards

Decoration for Exceptional Merits2021

Time 1002018

Gold Olympic Order2018

Global Citizen Awards2017

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Spouse Kim Jung-sook

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About this person

Born in 1953 to North Korean refugees in Geoje, Moon Jae-in grew up poor in Busan, studied law at Kyung Hee University, and was jailed for protesting the Yushin Constitution. He became a human rights lawyer alongside Roh Moo-hyun, eventually managing Roh's winning 2002 presidential campaign and serving as his chief of staff. Moon lost the 2012 election to Park Geun-hye but won in 2017 after her impeachment. As president he pursued the Sunshine Policy with North Korea, reformed chaebols, raised the minimum wage over 16%, cut the workweek from 68 to 52 hours, and won global praise for his COVID response. His party swept the 2020 legislative election, but he left office in May 2022 after his party lost to Yoon Suk Yeol - his own former prosecutor general.

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South Korea

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