Top 26 Quotes by 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, or whatever its is.

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

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

Merit should count more than academic background.

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

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

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.

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.

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

The North Koreans have gained, or bought, a lot of time through the six-party-talks framework to pursue their own agenda.