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

In human life, economics precedes politics or culture.

I know more than anyone the divergent views about my father. I want to be judged on my own merits.

I couldn't stand back and watch the strong economy that my father envisioned go to ruins.

Various channels of dialogue must be kept open to build trust. I will meet North Korea's leader if it is needed to develop relations between the two Koreas.

I will keep the promise I made to you to open a new era on the Korean peninsula, based on strong security and trust-based diplomacy.

I will open an era of grand national unity.