Kim Dae Jung quotes

Kim Dae Jung, a visionary leader, was a renowned South Korean politician and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. With his unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights, he served as the President of South Korea from 1998 to 2003. Kim Dae Jung's progressive policies focused on fostering economic growth, improving inter-Korean relations, and promoting peace in the Korean Peninsula. His Sunshine Policy advocated for engagement with North Korea, a groundbreaking approach towards reconciliation. Through his landmark summit with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-il, in 2000, he laid a foundation for future cooperation. As a staunch defender of democracy, Kim Dae Jung endured imprisonment and exile during his relentless fight against authoritarianism. His unwavering spirit and dedication to his people earned him respect and admiration globally. Today, Kim Dae Jung's legacy as a champion of human rights and peace resonates, inspiring generations to work towards a better future.

So in Asia I want to make - I want to succeed to make a model of what success, practicing democracy, and market economy. Then that will give a good influence over Asian countries.

- Kim Dae Jung

To realize peace on the Korean peninsula, and to develop exchange, cooperation between both Koreas, they are the, you know, immediate target of our government.

- Kim Dae Jung

There is some sign that North Korea is changing recently. There is ongoing successful negotiation to have a military talk to Pyongyang, which has been stopped for seven years.

- Kim Dae Jung

If America would withdraw from South Korea, there could be a power struggle between such as China and Japan.

- Kim Dae Jung

So South Korean ability is very much limited to handle North Korean, you know, difficulties. So we don't want to see an immediate collapse of the North Korea regime.

- Kim Dae Jung

Unification is not our present goal. That is a future program.

- Kim Dae Jung