Event: 2014 SNU-LG Press Fellowship
Date: 11:00, September 15 (Mon), 2014
Venue: Maronie, Hoam Faculty House
Distinguished guests, participating fellows, and ladies and gentlemen.
I would like to extend my hearty congratulations to all of those who have
been part of the SNU-LG Press Fellowship Program.
This year, eight leading journalists from around the world are participating
in the program. I sincerely welcome all of you to Korea and to Seoul
National University. I would also like to express my gratitude to LG Sangnam
Press Foundation, which has continuously supported this program from the
beginning, and to Dr. Choo Kwang Yung, who has, as its founding director,
made this program a success since its inception.
This program, I firmly believe, can contribute greatly in the era of
internationalization. Advanced communication technologies have turned our
world into a global village. Ideas and information are being exchanged
among countries instantaneously, and, consequently, the importance of
mutual understanding and cooperation among nations becomes ever greater
than before. Nothing is more imperative, at this point in time, than a
concerted effort to build and nurture international cooperation for humanity
as a whole.
The role of journalists in each country in this era of rapid global transition,
therefore, is of vital importance. The press in each nation is a window to the
world through which its people can see and understand the world beyond
their borders. Journalists in each nation have the tremendous responsibility
of presenting their people with a true picture of the world, with the highest
objectivity and integrity.
The SNU-LG Press Fellowship Program intends to contribute to this
objective by providing an opportunity to journalists from around the world
to learn about and discuss significant issues facing the global community in
this critical era. I hope that you will freely exchange diverse ideas for
resolving the worldwide challenges and threats we face. It also is my wish
that this program will build bridges between countries to promote better
understanding and trust, thus contributing to the advancement of world
peace.
Once again, I would like to thank Dr. Choo and the staff members of the
LG Sangnam Press Foundation as well as our Institute of Communication
Research. I hope every fellow will have a very enjoyable stay in Korea and
sincerely wish another big success of the SNU-LG Press Fellowship Program.
Thank you.
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