“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.”
Quote by Lee Myung-bak
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Lee Myung-bak
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. more