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Lee Myung-bak: President of the Republic of Korea

On February 25, 2008 Lee Myung-bak, formerly Mayor of Seoul and CEO of Hyundai Engineering and Construction, officially took office as President of the Republic of Korea. As the first businessman-turned president he vowed to make his top priority the revival of the country’s economy.

Dynamic Korea, Dynamic Koreans

Ultimately, people are a nation's best resource. And true to that thought, here are a few Koreans that we would like to call attention to for distinguishing themselves and their country in 2007.

Expats' Lounge

The number of foreigners residing in Korea exceeded 820,000 in 2006., according to the government statistics.
As the number of foreigners residing here grows, the government and society in general aim to provide useful systems to help them better adapt to life in Korea.

Six Party Talks

The South Korean Government is striving to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue peacefully through dialogue with the international community in its quest for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula in accordance with the principle that it will not tolerate North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons.

The Road to Free Trade Hot

Ending more than 14 months of tough negotiations, Korea and the United States reached a free trade agreement on April 2 2007 that would drastically boost their exports. Korean President Roh Moo-hyun hailed the deal as a "stepping stone for another economic leap forward in the nation's push to join the ranks of advanced countries." Overall, the agreement will eliminate nearly 85 percent of each side's tariffs on industrial goods immediately, with the remaining tariffs to be phased out over three to 15 years.

Dokdo

Dokdo is and has for centuries been an integral part of Korean territory. And the Dokdo issue is a living testament to Korea's history and stands as a symbol of our restored sovereignty. Given that our restored sovereignty lies at the heart of the Dokdo issue, the government will deal with it in calm, yet stern manner.

History & Truth

Japan’s history distortion attempts continue to provoke the international community. The new Japanese history textbook, introduced in 2006, justifies and glorifies Japan’s past atrocities, including its annexation of Korea. Many countries urge Tokyo to acknowledge the past wrongdoing and make a frank apology as Japan denied in March 2007 that neither its military nor government had forced women to serve as sex slaves in military brothels during World War II.

East Sea

Korea first used the term, "East Sea" in 59 BC; China also called it "East Sea" in the 10th century. "Sea of Korea" or "Eastern Ocean" was commonly used on European maps before the 20th century. So, why is the East Sea called the "Sea of Japan?"

Dynamic Korea

This new design is a contemporary rendition of the traditional Korean taegeuk (yin and yang) pattern and seeks to express new waves of change and innovation. It also envisions a dynamic future as well as self-confident and high-tech images of the nation.

Goguryeo (Koguryo) in Korean History

Goguryeo was an ancient Korean kingdom with a brilliant history that flourished across a vast expanse of land in East Asia. This special section reviews Goguryeo's history and culture. Prominent history scholars also provide more details.

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