I will try to work for greater reconciliation, cooperation and peace in North East Asia based on correct perception of history.

Different times need different types of leadership.

My father's biggest achievement was to motivate the South Korean people, to show them we could become prosperous if we worked hard. He taught me to love my country, and serve my country.

I have no family to take care of.

I understand that the end does not justify the means. And this should be a lasting value for democracy.

Big businesses aren't the only ones in the economic ecosystem. Nobody should fall behind because of an unfair structure.

I believe that it is an unchanging value of democracy that ends cannot justify the means in politics.