Korea has way to go on human rights as Korean War has yet to formally end: Moon
- 5 years ago
Today,… December 10th,... is Human Rights Day,... a day marked around the world.
Marking the day at a ceremony in Seoul this morning,... President Moon Jae-in said human rights are about accepting differences and interacting with others to maintain balance.
President Moon added,... for a nation that has endured colonization, dictatorship and war,... South Korea has an unparalleled level of human rights.
However, he stressed that more work needs to be done.
"Human rights can be secured through peace, and through human rights, peace can be achieved. Dismantling the remnants of war on the Korean Peninsula and establishing lasting peace will help the lives and human rights of all people."
Becoming just the second sitting president to attend the event since late President Roh Moo-hyun, President Moon said he hopes to realize democracy, human rights, peace and prosperity.
He said such efforts will provide hope for the world.
Marking the day at a ceremony in Seoul this morning,... President Moon Jae-in said human rights are about accepting differences and interacting with others to maintain balance.
President Moon added,... for a nation that has endured colonization, dictatorship and war,... South Korea has an unparalleled level of human rights.
However, he stressed that more work needs to be done.
"Human rights can be secured through peace, and through human rights, peace can be achieved. Dismantling the remnants of war on the Korean Peninsula and establishing lasting peace will help the lives and human rights of all people."
Becoming just the second sitting president to attend the event since late President Roh Moo-hyun, President Moon said he hopes to realize democracy, human rights, peace and prosperity.
He said such efforts will provide hope for the world.