President Yoon receives the ``People of Courage Award''... Contributes to improving Japan-Korea relations = South Korea

On the 27th, South Korean President Yoon Seo-gyeol met with Caroline Kennedy, honorary president of the John F. Kennedy Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the JFK Foundation) in the United States.
The audience on this day was the Profile in Courage Award.
President Kennedy's special desire to hand over the trophy to President Yoon directly.
This was done at a separate request. This award has been presented annually by the JFK Foundation since 1990 to individuals who have demonstrated political courage and leadership. Written by former President John F. Kennedy,
It is named after the Pulitzer Prize winner ``Men of Courage''. Previously, the JFK Foundation last year highly praised the contributions of President Yoon and Prime Minister Kishida in improving Japan-Korea relations, and
The ``People of Courage Award'' was presented to both leaders. At the time, President Kennedy said, ``While both leaders face political opposition at home, they do what is right for the country.''
thing).” President Yoon was thrilled to receive the award, which symbolizes President Kennedy's "New Frontier" spirit, from his family.
"We will continue to contribute to peace and prosperity, building on the groundbreaking improvement in Japan-South Korea relations since the inauguration of our government and the trilateral cooperation between Japan, the United States, and South Korea."
In response, President Kennedy expressed his respect for President Yoon's leadership in making decisions amid various difficulties in Japan-Korea relations.
He expressed his gratitude and said that he was honored to be able to hand over the trophy directly to President Yoon. President Kennedy said, ``In most countries around the world, politicians follow their own immediate interests.''
``It is rare to find someone who accepts political disadvantages and still works for the people, the country, and the world.'' In addition, we have achieved improvement in Japan-Korea relations despite various difficulties, contributing to Korea's national interests and peace and prosperity in the region and the world.
He emphasized that President Yoon's courage and determination in contributing to the 2017 World War II match the ideal of ``people of courage.''