I will end the history of division and conflict through reconciliation and fairness.

This year marks 20 years since the Rwandan genocide -- the world's greatest humanitarian tragedy of the late 20th century. The international community had pledged 'never again' in the aftermath of the genocide in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda in the 1990s. Yet, we are witnessing today a different type of humanitarian disaster unfolding in Syria and Iraq.

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

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

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.