Eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations (2007-2016), diplomat and politician from South Korea.
The UN Secretary-General is the moral voice of the world. I speak on behalf of those who have no voice.
The financial crisis showed us that the world is interdependent. No country can prosper in isolation.
Nations must act as regional leaders to ensure stability and prosperity for all peoples.
My main mission was to bring the world to peace and security. This requires the courage of every leader.
Without sustainable development, there is no peace. Without peace, there is no justice. These are interconnected cycles.
I believe in the power of education and dialogue. Only together can we solve the global problems that divide us.
We must transform our economy to be green. Climate change is not just a threat, it is an opportunity to rethink our future.