I think within Japan there is talk about how there is the need to reassess the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance. – Lee Myung-bak
I know that throughout their history, the people of the United States defended their freedom, their liberty, their justice, and their rights – if need be – with their lives. I think their courage is so admirable. – Lee Myung-bak
What we have is North Korea still pursuing path to a nuclear weapon state. So the majority of peoples trust in North Korea has gone down considerably. – Lee Myung-bak
Including myself, the majority of the Korean people believe in this staunch alliance between Korea and the United States and all of us hope that our traditional alliance will be further strengthened in the future. – Lee Myung-bak