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. Lee Myung-bak crisiseconomicfinancial Change image and share on social
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. Lee Myung-bak assumedangerkorea Change image and share on social
I plan to eliminate the equity cap in investment, and I also plan large-scale deregulation to meet global standards. Lee Myung-bak capderegulationeliminate Change image and share on social
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. Lee Myung-bak administrationassumebuild share on social
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. Lee Myung-bak considerablykoreamajority Change image and share on social
The endgame is peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula. Lee Myung-bak endgamekoreanpeaceful Change image and share on social
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. Lee Myung-bak crisisengagefinancial share on social
Well when I was young, actually not just me, but we were all poor. Korea used to be one of the poorest countries in the world. Despite such circumstances, I was very, very fortunate to be blessed with having parents who always instilled in a spirit of can-do spirit. Lee Myung-bak blesscircumstancecountry share on social
I've noticed that in the U.S., when the president hits the three-year mark in office, he goes into re-election campaigning. Lee Myung-bak campaignelectionhave Change image and share on social
First of all, I think all countries in the world have agreed it is not in anyone's interest to test-fire a missile, or whatever its is. Lee Myung-bak agreecountryfire Change image and share on social