I know more than anyone the divergent views about my father.

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

My father was criticized as a dictator, but that should not overshadow his accomplishments in restructuring the country. He brought Korea out of 5,000 years of poverty. What he left unaccomplished was democratization of the system.

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.

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

I will revive the legend of the economic miracle, making the country a place where people have no worry about living and young people merrily go to work.