Lee Myung-bak quotes
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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.”
-- Lee Myung-bakSource : Interview with Anjlai Rao, edition.cnn.com. April 18, 2008.
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“The role of G-20 is to support the global economy to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth.”
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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.”
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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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“Korea is an open society and we will make sure that there is no restriction on foreign investment in Korea.”
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“I plan to eliminate regulations that hinder domestic companies, particularly large conglomerates from investing in other companies.”
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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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“When the Korean economy was just trying to get back on its feet after the war, having parks was a luxury”
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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.”
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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.”
-- Lee Myung-bakSource : "Talk Asia" with Anjali Rao, edition.cnn.com. April 18, 2008.
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“For us, from Korea's perspective, China is the number one investment destination as well as number one trading partner.”
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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.”
-- Lee Myung-bakSource : Lee Myung-Bak (2012). “The Uncharted Path: The Autobiography of Lee Myung-Bak”, p.171, Sourcebooks, Inc.
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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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“I plan to eliminate the equity cap in investment, and I also plan large-scale deregulation to meet global standards.”
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“The endgame is peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula.”
-- Lee Myung-bak
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