South Korea 's new president Lee Myung-bak plans for a pragmatic presidency . It 's completion in 2005 led to a blooming example of the growing emphasis on quality of life in a country that had sacrificed economic and industrial growth for all else . He has promised to open up the economy, but also wants to improve relations with North Korea and China. Named one of TIME Magazine 's green heroes in 2007 .
South Korea 's new president Lee Myung-bak plans for a pragmatic presidency . He has promised to open up the economy, but also wants to improve relations with North Korea and China. Named one of TIME Magazine 's green heroes in 2007 .