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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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