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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.