Who was President of South Korea from 2008 to 2013?
Q: Who was President of South Korea from 2008 to 2013?
A: Lee Myung-bak was President of South Korea from 2008 to 2013.
Q: What did Lee Myung-bak say when he became president?
A: When he became president, Lee said, "I will give Seoul a complete makeover."
Q: On what day did Lee become President of South Korea?
A: Lee became President of South Korea on 19 December 2007, which was the same day as his birthday and also the same day he married his wife, Kim Yoon-ok.
Q: Where was Lee Myung-bak born?
A: Lee Myung-bak was born in Japan on December 19, 1941. After World War II ended in 1945, his family moved back to Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do in South Korea.
Q: What happened to the warship Cheonan in 2010?
A: In March 2010 an explosion destroyed the South Korean warship Cheonan killing 40 men and causing 6 more men to disappear and be presumed dead. An investigation into the sinking blamed North Korea for firing a torpedo from a submarine that sunk the ship.
Q: How did Lee respond to North Korea's denial of responsibility for sinking the Cheonan?
A:Lee said North Korea's denial of responsibility for sinking the Cheonan was "laughable". He stopped all trade between North and South Korea and asked for help from United Nations against North Korea while also sending radio messages to North Korean people.
Q: What has been criticized about Lee Myung-bak's beliefs?
A:Lee has been much criticized for being a Christian and going to Somang Presbyterian church while declaring Seoul as a "holy place governed by God". Buddhist people have protested that this is a threat to their religion. He has also been criticized for not giving enough political freedom to people such as limiting demonstrations.
