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President Obama has frequently spoken about Korea and its people in his speeches and press conferences.  Here is a sample of what he has had to say.

 








President Obama Speaking Korean

June 16, 2009 - President Obama Welcomes South Korean President Lee Myung-bak to the White House by Saying 환영합니다 (hwan-young-ham-ni-da), the Korean Word for “Welcome.” 
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April 2, 2009 - President Obama Greets South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at the G20 Summit by Saying안녕하세요 (an-young-hasaeyo), the Korean Word for “Hello.” 
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President Obama on the Republic of Korea

President Obama on the DPRK

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