 Distinguished delegates and ladies and gentlemen, it's my great honor to be speaking here at this distinguished outstanding conference on behalf of Korean government. ITU, a representative agency in the world's telecommunications, has served as the main pillar for international cooperation on the development of global telecommunications. The union has also contributed to the improvement in economy and quality of life by supporting the development of telecommunications among its member countries. In particular, it has been committed to preventing and addressing digital divides across nations and regions. I believe that such efforts made by ITU have been a key in the rapid spread and increase in the use of ICT around the world, including developing nations. However, despite the relentless efforts of the government and secretariat of ITU, we are still left with the old challenge of international and regional digital divides and even are faced with new challenges arising from ITU advancement. Looking at global economic situations, ever since the 2008 global financial crisis, many countries are still suffering from sluggish economy and high unemployment. And here, I'd like to emphasize the importance of ICTs in overcoming economic depression by referring to Korea's case. When the Asian financial crisis struck in 1997, Korea was hit hard. However, with adequate economic and industrial policies, we are now able to successfully overcome the crisis. In particular, investing heavily on building ICT infrastructures and nurturing ICT human resources became the foundation of the Korean ICT industry, which is now responsible for 9% of Korea's GDP and 30% of export. And I believe this could become an exemplary model for developing nations. Ladies and gentlemen, in this regard, we are privileged to host Plain Potential 14 this October in Busan. I am very much honored to invite you all to beautiful city of Busan and hopefully we are going to prepare at least 14 vitamins for the good health of your society and your economy. In Korea, an active and dynamic candidate for the director for TSB and also we are candidate for the ITU council of the upcoming Plain Potential 14. I seek your sincere support. Korea is now pursuing the vision of the creative economy which combines ICT and science technology with our people's imagination and creativity to make new business and jobs ultimately aiming to sustainable growth the economy. And the Korean government values global cooperation as a crucial element in realizing this vision. This is because our vision of the creative economies not only headed towards Korea's prosperity but prosperity for all which can only be achieved in the direction that transcend borders. In this journey, Korea will share the experience and the fruits of the ICT area with ITU member countries which is not only an imperative infrastructure but a business platform for growth. Lastly, I'd like to extend my words of gratitude to the government of the United Arab Emirates and the ITU secretariat for much to organize this meeting. I truly hope this event will become a venue for constructive and creative discussions and become a source of the next four years vision and action plans contributing to the advancement of ICTs and our member states co-property. Thank you for your kind attention. Thank you.