“First of all, it is essential to defend the rules-based international order, which is the backbone to international predictability, security and stability. This in turn forms a fertile ground to stable, peaceful and democratic societies.”

“We have learned a lot from the dramatic history of the 20th century. Now it is our responsibility to make sure those lessons from history remain guiding principles for a peaceful future and new ideas must be implemented in order to master the problems of the next future generations.

“These times in which we live, of changes that is unprecedented both its scale and its pace are the most exciting times in human history and we should be optimistic about the future. But with all of those opportunities come risks.”

“Fraternity is an idea that pertains to inter-state ties, as well. Modern countries cannot exist alone. They exist in various forms of cooperation with each other and under various influences from others.”

“We need inclusive and sustainable development which takes human wellbeing and does not widen inequalities and trash the environment. Growing now and cleaning up later is not an option."

“What is to be done? What should be done is in Thucydidian. To prevent the war, to prevent accidents, a sequence of events dragging us into the war that nobody wants, what we need from everyone is imagination.”

“The US and China have made many treaties including Shanghai communique in the 1970s. If the two countries can stick to their agreements and treaties, I believe that the two countries can contribute to maintain world peace.”

South Korea is at the center of this virtuous cycle. As time goes on, the South Korean president and government will be asked to play an increasingly important role in the peace process on the Korean Peninsula, sometimes as a leader and sometimes as a mediator.

We envision the Northeast Asia and Korean Peninsula to be an important center for the development and prosperity of the Asia and the Pacific.

International relations today are going through an age of fundamental change. A new and polycentric model of world order is forming.