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Lee Myung-bak (Hangul: 이명박; /ˌliː ˌmjʌŋ ˈbɑːk/; Korean: [i.mjʌŋ.bak̚]; born 19 December 1941) is a South Korean politician and businessman who served as President of South Korea from 2008 to 2013. Before his election as president, he was the CEO of Hyundai Engineering and Construction, as well as the mayor of Seoul from 1 July 2002, to 30 June 2006. He is married to Kim Yoon-ok and has three daughters and one son. His older brother, Lee Sang-deuk, is a South Korean politician. He attends the Somang Presbyterian Church. Lee is a graduate of Korea University and received an honorary degree from Paris Diderot University on 13 May 2011.

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

China, Destination, Korea, Numbers, Partner, Perspective

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

Foreign, Investment, Korea, Open, Restriction

The endgame is peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula.

Korean, Peaceful, Peninsula, Peninsulas, Reunification

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

Balanced, Economy, Growth, Strong, Support

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.

Carry, Extensive, Jobs, Korea, Large, Wife

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.

Defended, History, People, Rights, Thinking

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.

Ambition, Ambitions, Family, Important, Korea

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

Economy, Feet, Korean, Luxury, War

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.

Actually, Blessed, Country, Fortunate, Korea

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

Eliminate, Investing, Plans, Regulation, Regulations

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

Caps, Deregulation, Eliminate, Investment, Standards

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.

Analysis, Assessment, Initial, Kim, Thinking

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.

Constantly, Failure, Forget, Ifs, Remember, Success

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

Korea, Perspective, Chinese, Trading, Terms

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.

Gone, Korea, Majority, North, Path, People