I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all those who served before us in the Bank of Korea over the years, devoting themselves to the development of our Bank and the national economy, and to those who have supported and encouraged us as well.
Let me also express my compliments to each and every member of our current staff, for so faithfully carrying out the duties entrusted to you. Although consumption still appears to be recovering only modestly, it is judged that the pace of growth in our economy is accelerating, as exports are increasing rapidly and investment is also showing favorable movements.