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 Copy Share Image
Including myself, the majority of the Korean people believe in this staunch alliance between Korea and the United States and all of us hope that our traditional alliance will be further strengthened in the future. — Lee Myung-bak Copy Share Image
From the Chinese perspective, Korea ranks about third or fourth in terms of trading volume and about third in terms of investment. — Lee Myung-bak Copy Share Image
The role of G-20 is to support the global economy to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth. — Lee Myung-bak Copy Share Image
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… — Lee Myung-bak Copy Share Image
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… — Lee Myung-bak Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share
Just to take a couple steps back historically, Korea, as you can see, is located among what we call big countries. And historically we've… — Lee Myung-bak Copy Share Image
Fiscal crises often turn into financial crises, dealing a blow to the real economy. — Lee Myung-bak Copy Share Image
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… — Lee Myung-bak Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
For us, from Korea's perspective, China is the number one investment destination as well as number one trading partner. — Lee Myung-bak Copy Share Image
I plan to eliminate the equity cap in investment, and I also plan large-scale deregulation to meet global standards. — Lee Myung-bak Copy Share Image
