President Lee Pledges Global Peace and Prosperity with UNESCO

President Lee Jae-myung declared his intention to forge a future of peace and prosperity for humanity in partnership with UNESCO, speaking at the opening ceremony of the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan. He extended congratulations on the committee's gathering in Busan, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the birth of national hero Baekbeom Kim Gu.

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We will build a future of peace and prosperity for humanity together with UNESCO.

President Lee underscored South Korea's remarkable transformation, stating, "The journey of South Korea, which has grown from a country that received aid to one that provides aid, and further, to a country that shares cultural values, is a success story created by cooperation and solidarity." He highlighted Busan's historical significance as a wartime capital during the Korean War and a crucial entry point for international aid, demonstrating how global cooperation can reshape the destiny of a city and a nation.

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The journey of South Korea, which has grown from a country that received aid to one that provides aid, and further, to a country that shares cultural values, is a success story created by cooperation and solidarity.

"It is perhaps destined that the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, where the international community jointly protects and inherits humanity's precious heritage, is being held in Busan, a city that holds such history," President Lee remarked. He expressed his belief that the process of remembering and preserving world heritage can foster mutual respect for each other's histories, thereby strengthening trust and solidarity within the global community.

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It is perhaps destined that the UNESCO World Heritage Committee... is being held in Busan, a city that holds such history.

Referencing Baekbeom Kim Gu's vision of a nation contributing to humanity through its cultural strength, President Lee pledged to honor this legacy. "We will continue the spirit of Baekbeom Kim Gu as a nation that protects humanity's precious heritage based on its strong cultural power and contributes to world peace and prosperity," he stated. The president also met with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay prior to the committee's opening, further emphasizing the importance of this international collaboration.

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We will continue the spirit of Baekbeom Kim Gu as a nation that protects humanity's precious heritage based on its strong cultural power and contributes to world peace and prosperity.