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.
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 always been the victim of numerous invasions and whatnot.
I think within Japan there is talk about how there is the need to reassess the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
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.
From the Chinese perspective, Korea ranks about third or fourth in terms of trading volume and about third in terms of investment.
I've noticed that in the U.S., when the president hits the three-year mark in office, he goes into re-election campaigning.
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.
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.
I plan to eliminate regulations that hinder domestic companies, particularly large conglomerates from investing in other companies.
I plan to eliminate the equity cap in investment, and I also plan large-scale deregulation to meet global standards.
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.
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