Lee Myung-bak

Former Seoul mayor Lee Myung-bak, a leading presidential hopeful of Grand National Party, is answering questions from panelists during an interview with this newspaper in the office of the “Anguk Forum” located in Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on June 5. “Progressivism that undermines national identity should not be tolerated,” said Lee, referring to the direction of next administration.

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