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 open an era of grand national unity.

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

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

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.

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.