"Congratulations on Biden's Inauguration... The Returned America, Korea Will Also Join"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in sent a congratulatory message to President Biden, who officially took office as the 46th President of the United States, saying "America is back."

On the 21st, President Moon congratulated President Biden's inauguration through social networking services (SNS), saying, "We support the journey toward 'America United' together with our people."

President Moon said, "America is back. America's new beginning will make democracy greater," adding, "Korea always trusts America's path toward freedom and will stand together as a steadfast ally for peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and in the region."

He continued, "I believe the Korea-US alliance will be further strengthened through cooperation on global issues such as health, security, economy, and climate change," and added, "America will surely surprise the world with 'Build Back Better.'

President Moon concluded his congratulatory message with the phrase symbolizing the Korea-US alliance, "We go together," saying, "Korea will accompany the Biden administration from the start."