Lee Myung-bak

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

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

— Lee Myung-bak

What we have is North Korea still pursuing path to a nuclear weapon state. So the majority of people's trust in North…

— Lee Myung-bak

I'm well aware of the people's wishes.

— Lee Myung-bak

If we are to assume that North Korea becomes a nuclear-power state, of course the danger of having an all-out nuclear war,…

— Lee Myung-bak

Yes, I don't believe that the inter-Korean relationship has, quote, 'deteriorated' since I assumed office. Rather I believe that the relationship between…

— Lee Myung-bak

Just to take a couple steps back historically, Korea, as you can see, is located among what we call big countries. And…

— Lee Myung-bak

Fiscal crises often turn into financial crises, dealing a blow to the real economy.

— Lee Myung-bak

Fortunately, when Korea was struck by the 1997/8 financial crisis, that was a good opportunity for us to engage in fundamental reforms…

— Lee Myung-bak

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

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

— Lee Myung-bak

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

— Lee Myung-bak

First of all, I think all countries in the world have agreed it is not in anyone's interest to test-fire a missile,…

— Lee Myung-bak

The Nuclear Security Summit was President Obama's initiative born out of his vision to leave behind a safer, more prosperous world for…

— Lee Myung-bak

I plan to lower corporate taxes to create an environment that encourages companies to invest more.

— Lee Myung-bak

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

— Lee Myung-Bak

I think within Japan there is talk about how there is the need to reassess the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

— Lee Myung-bak

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

— Lee Myung-bak

One of the most important reasons for North Korea continuing its nuclear ambitions is to consolidate the power to stay within the…

— Lee Myung-bak

Merit should count more than academic background.

— Lee Myung-bak

I do believe that both countries, China and Russia, that both of them are responsible countries.

— Lee Myung-bak

My wife, well she has extensive experience, because before becoming the first lady, she was the wife of the CEO of a…

— Lee Myung-bak

I will serve the people in a very humble way.

— Lee Myung-bak

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

— Lee Myung-bak

With the lessons taken from the financial crisis in 1997, the Republic of Korea has been able to surmount the global economic…

— Lee Myung-bak