On the recordOctober 12, 2011
South Korea's success is a tribute to the sacrifices and tenacity of the Korean people.
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presidency.ucsb.edu“South Korea's success is a tribute to the sacrifices and tenacity of the Korean people.”
The President's News Conference With President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea
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