The anniversary of our founding carries great significance every year. However, it feels even more meaningful this time as it marks the first time for us to return to our newly renovated headquarters after six years. Just two weeks ago, the Bank of Korea hosted the BOK International Conference 2023 in this very building.
It was great that the Bank was able to cut down on expenses by utilizing our own Conference Hall. I was even more pleased to hear congratulatory remarks from many esteemed guests, saying that our new building might be unrivaled internationally. There is more. Like the famous saying, "We shape our buildings. Thereafter, they shape us."