How to Change the Globe, How to Speak Globally

Soo Gil Park: "Six years ago, when the news spread that Ban Ki Moon, the head of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in South Korea, would run for Secretary General of the United Nations, some people had their doubt because on the one hand, China and Russia would not wish him success in the election due to the alliance between South Korea and the USA, on the other hand, the membership of South Korea is short since it only joined the UN in 1991. Despite the various challenges, Ban Ki Moon succeeded, becoming the first Korean Secretary General of the United Nations, also the second Secretary General from Asia."He is the chairman of Korean United Nations Association, former South Korean ambassador to the United Nations, and the former south Korean chief representative.in the United Nations security council.

As the first Asian who served consecutive terms as Secretary General of the United Nations, there is no denying the fact that Ban Ki Moon is world famous. He got rid of people's doubt toward "low profile diplomacy" and worked as UNSG for 10 years. Thanks to him, the whole world has made a difference.

As a senior high school student, Ban Ki Moon was lucky enough to be one of the only four winners of VISTA national selection, being granted the opportunity to be received by President Kennedy in America, which also stimulated his dream to become a diplomat. What offered wings to his dream is nothing but his love and passion for English.

In January, 2012, Ban Ki Moon got his second tenure of office. Six months before his first term expired, his reelection was approved by all the 15 members of the UN Security Council and all the 192 member countries. As a lot of efforts made by him as well as his rich experiences are expressed in his English speeches, we can understand the hot issues which draw the attention of the whole world through Ban Ki Moon's great speeches. Meanwhile, the publication of his speeches will definitely provide power and courage to the youth with great dreams.

Choi Hyung Du, one of the authors of Ban Ki Moon's Great Speeches, got an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School in 2002 and works as International commentators of Diplomatic Security Page for Munhwa Ilbo. Ever since 2005 when Ban Ki Moon began to run for UNSG, Choi Hyung Du has been interviewing him as a reporter of MOFAT up to date. Making full use of his sensitivity to international affairs and familiarity with Ban Ki Moon, Choi Hyung Du together with another two reporters systematically compiles the important speeches Ban Ki Moon made during his tenure as UNSG and provides Chinese translation of the speeches, inspiring those who care about the world. At the same time, this book also elaborates on the key sentences in the speeches as well as the background knowledge in details, making it a perfect teaching material to learn presentation skills and improve English proficiency.

"This book will not only teach reader to discuss the existing problems in contemporary international community in fluent English and encourage them to think about solutions actively, but also help them to develop leadership skills. No matter where you work in the future, UN, International NGO or even transnational enterprises, this book is really an excellent guide to action." said Soo Gil Park.

This book consists of the following topics, which cover all the big international events: remarks to the General Assembly after being elected for a second term, report to the General Assembly "We the Peoples", statement by the Secretary-General following the news of Osama Bin Laden's death, remarks at round-table on "Sustainable Energy for All", statement to the press on the high level meeting on the nuclear safety and security and so on. Those researches not only show UN's attitude toward important international events, but also offer a guide to the youth. In the family of UN, every country is a member and no one can keep out of the affairs that happened here. "These speeches contain the indispensable knowledge that the youth who are determined to devote to the development of the world must master. If you want to become international trade talents, international volunteers, international organization experts, diplomats or international news workers, first and foremost, you have to observe the world from the perspective of Ban Ki Moon, the UNSG, and practice to speak in his way."

To understand Ban Ki Moon's speeches is to design the statement of world-class standard and accumulate capacity to become international leader approved by the whole world. Not only English vocabulary and grammar are taught by this book, but also your dream to become top leaders is facilitated to become true. Let's start to learn the book right now!