Roh Moo Hyun. Modern World Leaders |
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Author:
| Sheafer, Silvia Anne |
Series title: | Modern World Leaders Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-282-04369-5 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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Imprint: | Chelsea House |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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Roh Moo Hyun, a farm boy from humble beginnings, became president of the Republic of South Korea in December 2002. Elected to the country's highest position, Roh confronted a shadowed past of political and economic obsessives, catastrophic wars, and a global nuclear crisis. Roh established three goals for his government: democracy for the people, a society of balanced development, and an era of peace and prosperity. Although his administration was marred by scandal, there is no denying...
More DescriptionRoh Moo Hyun, a farm boy from humble beginnings, became president of the Republic of South Korea in December 2002. Elected to the country's highest position, Roh confronted a shadowed past of political and economic obsessives, catastrophic wars, and a global nuclear crisis. Roh established three goals for his government: democracy for the people, a society of balanced development, and an era of peace and prosperity. Although his administration was marred by scandal, there is no denying that Roh's leadership and democratic agenda helped to forge the country's prominent position in world affairs, economic growth, and persistent efforts for reunification with North Korea.