We need fundamental change. In the past, national development led to people's happiness but now the link between national growth and improvement in people's lives has been severed.

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.

Different times need different types of leadership.

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

We need fundamental change. In the past, national development led to people's happiness but now the link between national growth and improvement in people's lives has been severed.

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

South Korea's economy is still difficult. I will create a country where nobody worries about putting food on the table.