( CNN ) -- South Korea 's new president Lee Myung - bak plans for a pragmatic presidency . His rags - to - earth story reflects recent history of South Korea . Named one of TIME magazine 's green heroes in 2007 .
South Korea 's new president Lee Myung - bak plans for a pragmatic presidency . His rags - to - earth story reflects recent history of South Korea . Named one of TIME magazine 's green heroes in 2007 .