Lee Myung-bak
Lee Myung-bak
Lee Myung-bakis a South Korean politician and businessman who served as the 10th President of South Korea from 25 February 2008 to 25 February 2013. Before his election as president, he was the CEO of Hyundai Engineering and Construction, as well as the mayor of Seoul from 1 July 2002, to 30 June 2006. He is married to Kim Yoon-ok and has three daughters and one son. His older brother, Lee Sang-deuk, is a South Korean politician. He attends the...
NationalitySouth Korean
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth19 December 1941
future japan
I think within Japan there is talk about how there is the need to reassess the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
among call numerous
Just to take a couple steps back historically, Korea, as you can see, is located among what we call big countries. And historically we've always been the victim of numerous invasions and whatnot.
engage good korea opportunity reforms regime strengthen struck structure
Fortunately, when Korea was struck by the 1997/8 financial crisis, that was a good opportunity for us to engage in fundamental reforms and strengthen our financial structure. As a result, our financial regulatory structure and regime have been very much strengthened.
assume becomes course danger korea north nuclear war
If we are to assume that North Korea becomes a nuclear-power state, of course the danger of having an all-out nuclear war, that possibility is very slim.
global korea lessons rather republic taken
With the lessons taken from the financial crisis in 1997, the Republic of Korea has been able to surmount the global economic crisis rather successfully.
assumed believe build entering koreans north phase rather relationship since time trying
Yes, I don't believe that the inter-Korean relationship has, quote, 'deteriorated' since I assumed office. Rather I believe that the relationship between the two Koreas is entering into a new phase - a time of transition. And so I think that the North Koreans are trying to see what they can build with this, with my new administration.
framework koreans north pursue time
The North Koreans have gained, or bought, a lot of time through the six-party-talks framework to pursue their own agenda.
humble people serve
I will serve the people in a very humble way.
banks capital credit good high talking
Talking about Korea, it has pretty high capital ratios at banks and maintains a good credit rating.
remember forget ifs
My success will be remembered by others. I don't have to constantly remind myself. However, I must always remember my failure, for if I forget them, I am bound to myself.
korea investment restriction
Korea is an open society and we will make sure that there is no restriction on foreign investment in Korea.
regulation investing company
I plan to eliminate regulations that hinder domestic companies, particularly large conglomerates from investing in other companies.
korea people majority
What we have is North Korea still pursuing path to a nuclear weapon state. So the majority of people's trust in North Korea has gone down considerably.
korea numbers perspective
For us, from Korea's perspective, China is the number one investment destination as well as number one trading partner.