문 대통령 "오늘의 어려움은 휘둘리지 않는 나라로 발전해가는 디딤돌"<br /><br />President Moon Jae-in says the challenges South Korea faces today... will later help it avoid being swayed by others.<br />He made the remarks at a luncheon earlier today at the Blue House with around 160 independence patriots and their relatives.<br />The event comes ahead of National Liberation Day on Thursday,... which commemorates the end of Japan's colonial rule over Korea.<br />Here's the president.<br />"We do not forget the human values of people-to-people, culture-to-culture and country-to-country coexistence, along with peace and prosperity. As long as we have the power to reflect on history, I am sure that today's hardships will be a stepping stone for us to develop into a country that's not swayed by others."<br />Although he said Japan's undermining of Korea's efforts to develop friendly bilateral ties is disappointing,... President Moon said the government will continue working to resolve the dispute diplomatically.<br />He also highlighted how important it is to achieve peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula by overcoming division the unfinished goal of Koreans a hundred years ago.<br />He said the oneness of the people is desperately needed.<br />
