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
peaceful korean peninsulas
The endgame is peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula.
deregulation investment caps
I plan to eliminate the equity cap in investment, and I also plan large-scale deregulation to meet global standards.
ambition korea important
One of the most important reasons for North Korea continuing its nuclear ambitions is to consolidate the power to stay within the Kim Jong Il family.
korea numbers perspective
For us, from Korea's perspective, China is the number one investment destination as well as number one trading partner.
war luxury feet
When the Korean economy was just trying to get back on its feet after the war, having parks was a luxury
jobs korea wife
My wife, well she has extensive experience, because before becoming the first lady, she was the wife of the CEO of a large conglomerate. So I have very high hopes that she will carry out her job successfully as first lady of the Republic of Korea.
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.
thinking assessment safe
I think it's safe to say that it's rather premature for anyone to make any initial assessment or analysis of Kim Jong-un, or have an accurate impression on Kim Jong-un.
regulation investing company
I plan to eliminate regulations that hinder domestic companies, particularly large conglomerates from investing in other companies.
korea investment restriction
Korea is an open society and we will make sure that there is no restriction on foreign investment in Korea.
korea perspective chinese
From the Chinese perspective, Korea ranks about third or fourth in terms of trading volume and about third in terms of investment.
thinking rights justice
I know that throughout their history, the people of the United States defended their freedom, their liberty, their justice, and their rights -- if need be -- with their lives. I think their courage is so admirable.