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Lee Myung-bak

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Former President of South Korea

Lee Myung-bak is a prominent Korean politician who served as the President of South Korea, Prime Minister, and Mayor of Seoul. Born in December 1941 in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, Lee has extensive experience in politics, economics, and diplomacy. His presidency from 2008 to 2013 was characterized by economic reforms and improved relations with the United States.

The Uncharted Path: An Autobiography

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“Sacrifice: That's what makes our mosaic so beautiful and rich.”

Sacrifice Korea

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“Korea is an open society and we will make sure that there is no restriction on foreign investment in Korea.”

Investment Korea Restriction

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“From the Chinese perspective, Korea ranks about third or fourth in terms of trading volume and about third in terms of investment.”

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“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.”

People Ifs Thinking Knows Needs States Justice United Liberty United States Rights Admirable

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“The role of G-20 is to support the global economy to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth.”

Strong Growth Roles Support Economy Achieve Balanced Global Economy

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“I plan to eliminate regulations that hinder domestic companies, particularly large conglomerates from investing in other companies.”

Company Plans Investing Regulation Hinder

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“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.”

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“I plan to eliminate the equity cap in investment, and I also plan large-scale deregulation to meet global standards.”

Plans Standards Investment Scales Equity Caps Large Scale Deregulation

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“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.”

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“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.”

Ifs Remember Forget Bounds Remembered Be Remembered By

Book:The Uncharted Path: The Autobiography of Lee Myung-Bak

Source: The Uncharted Path: The Autobiography of Lee Myung-Bak

“For us, from Korea's perspective, China is the number one investment destination as well as number one trading partner.”

Wells Numbers Perspective Investment China Partners Destination Trading Korea Trading Partners

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“When the Korean economy was just trying to get back on its feet after the war, having parks was a luxury”

Trying War Economy Feet Luxury Parks Get Back Korean

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“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.”

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“The endgame is peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula.”

Peaceful Korean Endgame Peninsulas Reunification

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“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.”

People Stills States Gone Path Weapons Majority Nuclear Nuclear Weapons Korea North Korea

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“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.”

Firsts Wells Jobs Wife Becoming My Wife Republic Ceo Korea First Lady

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About the Author

Born: December 19, 1941
Known for: Former President of South Korea
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